Recap - Montana Defeats Portland State 69-67
Recap - Montana Defeats Portland State 69-67
Montana got 20 points from Will Cherry en route to a 69-67 victory over Portland State on Sunday at Stott Center.
Montana did not, however, defeat Portland State against the spread, which closed at 4 at most sportsbooks.
Montana got 18 points from Mathias Ward and another 11 points from Kareem Jamar. Kareem Jamar contributed 4 assists, while Derek Selvig cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Portland State got a 19-point performance from Charles Odum, who was supported by 14 points from Chehales Tapscott. Charles Odum had 4 assists in a losing cause for Portland State, while Chehales Tapscott grabbed 16 rebounds.
Montana hit the break leading 35-32 before taking care of business in the second half.
Portland State had a 39-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

