PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — John Knight III matched his career high with 26 points as Southern Utah won its ninth straight game, defeating Portland State 73-54.

Knight hit 11 of 13 shots. Dre Marin had 19 points for Southern Utah. Tevian Jones added 13 points and Maizen Fausett had eight rebounds. Southern Utah dominated the first half and led 41-25 at halftime. The Thunderbirds’ 32 second-half points marked a season low for the team.

James Scott had 17 points for the Vikings.