Matchup:: #4 Montana Grizzlies (17-15, 10-8 Big Sky) vs. #1 Portland State Vikings (20-10, 13-5 Big Sky).
Date/Time:: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 9 p.m. ET.
Location:: Idaho Central Arena, Boise, ID.
TV/Streaming:: ESPNU, Fubo ([Stream now](https://www.fubo.tv/?ref=yanuki.com)).
Key Players:: Terri Miller Jr. (PSU), Jaylin Henderson (PSU), Tre-Vaughn Minott (PSU).
Why this matters:: This game determines which team will advance to the Big Sky Tournament Championship, with the winner earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Portland State enters the semifinal with a 20-10 record, led by Big Sky MVP Terri Miller Jr., who averages 19.3 points per game. Jaylin Henderson contributes 18.0 points and 5.9 assists per game, while Tre-Vaughn Minott anchors the defense. Montana, however, is the only team to have swept Portland State in the regular season, making this a challenging matchup for the Vikings.
The Vikings are seeking their first Big Sky Tournament title since 2009. Coach Jase Coburn was named Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year, guiding the team to a regular-season title. Portland State excels defensively, leading the conference in scoring defense (70.1), field goal percentage defense (.415), steals (7.7), and turnovers forced (12.7).
Historical Context: Portland State has two Big Sky Regular Season Championships (2004-05, 2007-08) and two Big Sky Tournament Championships (2007-08, 2008-09).
Tournament Schedule:
Semifinals: March 10 (PSU vs. Montana, Idaho vs. Eastern Washington)
Championship: March 11
Key Stats:
Portland State: Scoring 76.8 points per game, allowing 70.1.
Montana: Scoring 77.7 points per game, allowing 74.6.
Q: How can I watch the game?
The game will be broadcast on ESPNU and streamed on Fubo (Stream now).
Q: Where is the game being played?
Idaho Central Arena in Boise, ID.
Q: When is the game?
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET.
Portland State aims for its first Big Sky Tournament title since 2009.
Montana is the only team to have swept Portland State in the regular season.
Terri Miller Jr., Jaylin Henderson, and Tre-Vaughn Minott are key players for Portland State.
The game is crucial for both teams' NCAA Tournament aspirations.
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