The Columbian

Portland guard Max Mackinnon (3) tied a school record by scoring 43 points on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in the Pilots' 92-82 win over San Diego.

Portland earns 84-64 victory over Pepperdine

February 1, 2025, 9:53pm College

Max Mackinnon's 24 points helped Portland defeat Pepperdine 84-64 on Saturday night. Read story

Washington forward Great Osobor reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Seattle. Washington won 89-73.

Harris, Osobor lead the way and Washington holds off Minnesota 71-68

February 1, 2025, 7:42pm College

Tyler Harris scored 23 points, Great Osobor added 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Washington held off a second-half rally to defeat Minnesota 71-68 on Saturday. The win was only the second victory over a power conference team this season for the Huskies (11-10, 2-8 Big Ten)… Read story

Washington State forward LeJuan Watts became the second player in Cougars history to record a triple double, his coming on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in a loss at Santa Clara.

LeJuan Watts’ triple-double not enough for Cougars in 93-65 loss at Santa Clara

January 23, 2025, 11:09pm College

Johnny O'Neil scored 17 points off of the bench and Santa Clara beat Washington State 93-65 on Thursday night to spoil LeJuan Watts' triple-double. Read story

Mackinnon’s 43 points tie program record as Pilots beat San Diego 92-82

January 23, 2025, 10:38pm College

Max Mackinnon scored 43 to tie a school record for points in a single game and Portland beat San Diego 92-82 on Thursday night. Mackinnon became the fifth West Coast Conference player to score 43-plus in a game in the last 10 seasons — and first since 2022. Read story