Kensie, Henderson Lead Portland State Past Idaho in Big Sky Matchup
PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — Keyon Kensie scored 24 points and Jaylin Henderson added 20 points and 10 assists Thursday night to lead Portland State to a 77-67 men’s basketball victory over Idaho.
The Vikings (18-7, 8-4 Big Sky) used a 41-point first half to build a lead and held off a second-half push from the Vandals (14-13, 6-7) at Stott Center. Portland State converted 22 points off 13 Idaho turnovers, a decisive margin in the 10-point game.
Isaiah Brickner led Idaho with 22 points, and Jackson Rasmussen scored 18. The Vandals shot 38.3% from the floor and were out-assisted 10-4. Portland State shot 45.8% and made nine 3-pointers. Attendance was 2,180.