PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — The Montana State women’s basketball team secured a road upset Friday night, defeating Portland 86-72 at Chiles Center. The Bobcats improved to 2-0 while handing the Pilots their first loss.

Montana State built a commanding lead with a strong first half, outscoring Portland 47-34 by halftime. Taylee Chirrick led the Bobcats with 23 points and seven assists. Addison Harris added 18 points. Rhyan Mogel scored 17 points for Portland, and Florence Dallow added 16. The Pilots fell to 1-1. Attendance was 851.