Portland State heads into the midpoint of Big Sky play looking to build on its first conference win, a 2-1 upset of league-leading Weber State. The Vikings visit Northern Colorado on Thursday and Northern Arizona on Sunday, facing two unbeaten-in-conference teams with stronger records and potent attacks.

By the Numbers
  • Portland State: 3-10 overall, 1-3 in Big Sky play.
  • Northern Colorado: 5-5-4 overall, 2-0-2 in conference; Northern Arizona: 7-4-3 overall, 3-0-1 in conference.
  • Northern Arizona averages 14.14 shots per game; Portland State averages 9.54.
  • The Vikings have scored 8 goals this season; Aliayha Saldana has 3.
Yes, But

Both opponents have yet to lose in conference play, but Portland State has shown it can challenge a top team, beating Weber State last week. The Vikings also hold winning all-time records against Northern Colorado (11-7-3) and Northern Arizona (6-8-5 is not a winning record).

What's Next

Portland State visits Northern Colorado in Greeley on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. PT, then plays Northern Arizona in Flagstaff on Sunday, Oct. 25, at noon PT.

Bottom Line

The Vikings have a chance to turn last week’s breakthrough into momentum, but they’ll need to limit chances against two of the Big Sky’s strongest teams.