PORTLAND, Ore. — On Saturday evening, Isaiah Addo-Ankrah led the Denver Pioneers to a narrow 68-67 victory against the Portland State Vikings, scoring an impressive 21 points in the matchup.

Addo-Ankrah showcased his shooting skills, successfully landing 7 of 10 attempts from long range. For Denver, Nicholas Shogbonyo contributed significantly as well, finishing with 19 points on a shooting line of 6 for 12, which included making 2 of 4 from three-point territory and hitting 5 of 6 free throws. Additionally, he secured six rebounds during the game. Meanwhile, DeAndre Craig struggled with his shooting, connecting on only 5 of 17 attempts, and went 0 for 5 from beyond the arc, ultimately ending the night with 12 points.

On the side of Portland State, Jaylin Henderson emerged as the leading scorer for the Vikings, putting in 16 points. Terri Miller Jr. also made a notable contribution, scoring 14 points and grabbing seven rebounds, while teammate Shane Nowell added another 12 points to the Vikings’ total.

The game was a tough battle, with Denver facing a two-point deficit at halftime. They continued to trail through most of the second half until a critical dunk from Pedro Lopez-Sanvicente finally propelled the Pioneers into a 64-63 lead with just two minutes left on the clock.

This exciting matchup kept fans on the edge of their seats as both teams displayed perseverance and skill throughout the contest. The close finish highlighted the competitive spirit of both squads as they strive to improve their records.