ncaab Game Recap
Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Portland State Vikings Wrap - Southern Utah Wins 68-58
Portland State was scorched by John Knight III for 26 points as Southern Utah defeated them 68-58 in NCAA action on Thursday.
Bettors who backed Southern Utah were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.
Tevian Jones had 21 points for Southern Utah and Maizen Fausett chipped in with 6 points. Dre Marin had 5 assists for them, while Maizen Fausett was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Portland State got 20 points from James Scott in a losing cause and another 15 points from Elijah Hardy. James Scott contributed 3 assists for them, while James Scott had 8 rebounds.
Southern Utah led at halftime, 29-26.
Southern Utah won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-36.