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Portland State Downs Idaho State 63-55 - Match Report
Portland State got 16 points from James Jean-Marie as they ran past Idaho State 63-55 on Thursday at Reed Gym.
Portland State was the ATS victor, as they covered the +6.0-point spread as an underdog.
Portland State got 10 points from Marlon Ruffin and another 9 points from Ezekiel Alley. Michael Carter III contributed 2 assists, while James Jean-Marie cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Idaho State got 27 points from Tarik Cool in a losing cause and another 8 points from Brayden Parker. Robert Ford III contributed 2 assists for them, while Austin Smellie had 7 rebounds.
Portland State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Portland State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-27.
Portland State heads into a battle against Weber State. Idaho State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northern Arizona.