Portland State extends Big Sky lead with 77-68 road win at Northern Arizona

Vikings stay in first place after second-half surge in Flagstaff

Portland State strengthened its position atop the Big Sky Conference standings with a 77-68 victory over Northern Arizona on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Flagstaff, Arizona. The win moved the Vikings to 17-6 overall and 11-1 in league play, while the Lumberjacks fell to 9-17 overall and 3-10 in conference competition.

After trailing 32-29 at halftime, Portland State flipped the game with a 48-point second half. The Vikings’ ability to increase scoring pace after the break proved decisive, turning a three-point deficit into a nine-point road win.

Terri Miller Jr. and Jaylin Henderson power Portland State’s offense

Terri Miller Jr. led all scorers with 27 points and added seven rebounds, giving Portland State a primary scoring option throughout the night. Jaylin Henderson provided a second high-volume, high-efficiency threat, finishing with 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting and 6-of-7 at the free-throw line.

Portland State also received key production from Tre-Vaughn Minott, who scored 14 points while shooting 4-for-4 from the field and 6-for-7 from the line, along with six rebounds. The combined efficiency of Portland State’s top scorers helped sustain offensive momentum in the second half and limited the impact of any single defensive adjustment.

• Portland State outscored Northern Arizona 48-36 after halftime.
• Three Vikings reached double figures, combining for 65 of Portland State’s 77 points.
• Portland State’s top three scorers collectively missed just five field goals.

Northern Arizona gets scoring from Poom and Campisano, but can’t close the gap

Northern Arizona was led by Karl Markus Poom, who scored 21 points and grabbed six rebounds. Diego Campisano added 18 points, helping the Lumberjacks remain within reach into the second half.

Still, the Lumberjacks were unable to match Portland State’s scoring output after intermission. The eight-point halftime advantage for Northern Arizona did not materialize, and the game’s turning point came as the Vikings consistently converted efficient possessions while Northern Arizona’s offense could not keep pace.

Halftime: Northern Arizona 32, Portland State 29. Final: Portland State 77, Northern Arizona 68.

What the result means in the Big Sky race

The victory reinforced Portland State’s standing as the Big Sky’s first-place team at 11-1 in conference play, an important marker at this stage of the schedule. For Northern Arizona, the loss added to a difficult league campaign, dropping the Lumberjacks to 3-10 while continuing a search for consistent results against conference leaders.

Portland State’s road win in Flagstaff was shaped by a clear second-half scoring advantage and standout individual performances, particularly from Miller and Henderson, as the Vikings maintained momentum in the conference title chase.