Portland State defeated Montana State 6354 in an NCAA matchup, pulling away late to secure a nine-point win. The Vikings controlled the game well enough to keep Montana State from finding a sustained offensive rhythm, and they consistently protected their lead as the game moved into the final stretch. Montana State stayed within striking distance for much of the contest, but Portland State delivered the more efficient closing sequence. Key defensive possessions and timely scoring helped the Vikings create separation in the second half, turning what had been a competitive game into a comfortable finish by the final horn. With no official box score details provided (top performers and team shooting/rebounding/assist totals were not included), individual standouts cannot be verified here. Still, the overall result reflects Portland States ability to execute in the half-court and get stops when the margin was tight. Going forward, Portland State can build on a win that showed composure late and enough defensive consistency to hold an opponent to 54 points. For Montana State, the focus will be on improving offensive efficiency and late-game execution after being unable to match Portland States finishing run.