Northern Colorado hosts Portland State aiming to extend its six-game win streak. Thursday's matchup is the first of the season for the two squads.

BOTTOM LINE: Portland State is looking to stop its six-game skid with a victory against Idaho. The Vandals are 5-1 on their home court. Idaho has a 10-1 record in games decided by at least 10 points. The Vikings are 0-2 against Big Sky opponents. Portland State allows 65.5 points to opponents and has been outscored by 10.3 points per game.

Isaiah Hawthorne scored 23 points as Northern Colorado beat Portland State 72-69 on Thursday night. Hawthorne also contributed seven rebounds for the Bears (13-5, 5-0 Big Sky Conference). Brock Wisne shot 6 of 10 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 15 points.

Northern Arizona plays the Portland State Vikings after Trenton McLaughlin scored 21 points in Northern Arizona's 77-53 victory against the Sacramento State Hornets.

Sacramento State Hornets (5-12, 1-3 Big Sky) at Northern Colorado Bears (13-5, 5-0 Big Sky) Greeley, Colorado; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Colorado plays Sacramento State after Isaiah Hawthorne scored 23 points in Northern Colorado's 72-69 win over the Portland State Vikings.