How to Watch Northern Colorado Bears vs. Portland State Vikings: Live Stream or on TV
The Portland State Vikings (12-18, 6-11 Big Sky) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they host the Northern Colorado Bears (11-19, 6-12 Big Sky) on March 4, 2023 at Idaho Central Arena.
In its most recent game, Northern Colorado beat Idaho State on Monday, 87-72. Daylen Kountz scored a team-high 27 points (and contributed two assists and seven rebounds). On Monday, in its last game, Portland State lost to Sacramento State 76-74. With 21 points, Cameron Parker was its leading scorer.
When is Northern Colorado vs. Portland State and when does it start?
This game between the Bears and Vikings will happen on Saturday, March 4, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 10:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Northern Colorado vs. Portland State
The Bears and Vikings will hit the floor at Idaho Central Arena for this matchup on March 4, and if you’d like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Northern Colorado Bears vs. Portland State Vikings Game Preview
Northern Colorado Stats, Odds & Insights
Northern Colorado averages 73.3 points per game (138th in college basketball) while giving up 77.2 per contest (344th in college basketball). It has a -118 scoring differential overall and has been outscored by 3.9 points per game.
The 73.3 points the Bears average are just 1.9 fewer than the Vikings concede.
Northern Colorado makes 1.8 more threes per contest than the opposition, 8.4 (79th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.6.
The Bears are scoring 75.1 points per game this season when playing at home, which is 4.7 more points than they’re averaging in away games (70.4).
On offense, Northern Colorado has picked up its production a little bit over its last 10 games, scoring 77.6 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 73.3 it has racked up over the course of this season.
Portland State Stats, Odds & Insights
Portland State has a +27 scoring differential, putting up 76.1 points per game (76th in college basketball) and conceding 75.2 (318th in college basketball).
The Vikings’ 76.1 points per game are just 1.1 fewer than the Bears allow.
Portland State knocks down 7.5 three-pointers per game (177th in college basketball) at a 34.0% rate (193rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.2 per game its opponents make, at a 36.5% rate.
The Vikings are putting up more points at home (77.7 per game) than on the road (74.6).
In its last 10 games, Portland State is putting up 74.5 points per game, 1.6 fewer points than its season average (76.1).
Bears Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Knecht | 30 | 20.1 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Daylen Kountz | 30 | 16.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| Matt Johnson | 30 | 12.1 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| Riley Abercrombie | 26 | 8.2 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Caleb Shaw | 29 | 5.6 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
Vikings Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Parker | 28 | 18.0 | 3.6 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| Jorell Saterfield | 30 | 13.0 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Hunter Woods | 30 | 10.0 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Bobby Harvey | 29 | 7.3 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
| Isaiah Johnson | 30 | 7.2 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
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