Portland State nearly erased a third-quarter collapse but fell to San Diego, 70-67, despite its strongest showing of the season. The Vikings shot perfectly from 3-point range in the second quarter, then were outscored and outrebounded after halftime. Kyleigh Brown led Portland State with a season-high 24 points.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: San Diego 70, Portland State 67.
  • San Diego outrebounded Portland State 40-21, including 16-7 in the third quarter.
  • Portland State made all 5 of its 3-point attempts in the second quarter.
  • Brown scored 24 points; Teagan Colvin added a career-high 19, and Laynee Torres-Kahapea had 15.
Yes, But

The Vikings showed improved effort and created late chances, forcing five turnovers in the fourth quarter. But their third-quarter offensive slowdown—when they shot 13.3% from the field—combined with San Diego’s rebounding edge proved decisive.

What’s Next

Portland State faces UC San Diego on Thursday at 11 a.m. PT, looking to carry its strong stretches into a more complete four-quarter performance.

Bottom Line

Portland State’s scoring talent was on display, but improving its rebounding and sustaining offense after halftime are essential to turning close losses into wins.