Saturday, November 14th, 7:30 p.m. (et)

FACTS & STATS: Site: Bank of America Arena at Edmundson Pavilion (10,000) -- Seattle, Washington. Television: None. Home Record: PSU 0-0, WSU 0-0. Away Record: PSU 0-0, WSU 0-1. Neutral Record: PSU 0-1, WSU 0-0. Conference Record: PSU 0-0, WSU 0-0. Series Record: First-ever meeting.

GAME NOTES: The Portland State Vikings and Wright State Raiders will try rebound from season-opening losses, as they meet on the second night of the Athletes in Action Classic in Seattle. This tourney is a four-team, round- robin event that also includes Belmont and the host Washington.

Despite not having to travel a great distance for this tourney, the Vikings were unable to open their campaign with a win, dropping a 74-67 decision to Belmont last night. It was clearly not the start the team had hoped for, especially after participating in the NCAA Tournament in each of the past two seasons. A quick turnaround however, gives the team a chance to deliver new head coach Tyler Geving his first win at the helm of the program.

As for WSU, it had the unfortunate task of taking on the host last night, but it gave 14th-ranked Washington all it could handle in a 74-69 setback. The Raiders are a talented and experienced bunch and they certainly showed that last night despite the outcome.

Tonight's contest represents the first-ever meeting between WSU and PSU on the hardwood.

The Vikings were able to hang tough by knocking down 10 three-pointers last season, but their sub par 39.3 percent shooting effort from the floor set them back in the loss to Belmont. The team also had some issues hanging onto the ball, committing 19 turnovers. Dominic Waters, though, enjoyed a nice start, as he tallied 17 points and dished out seven assists. A key reserve last season, Waters is expected to be a go-to-guy this year after producing 11.4 ppg in 2008-09. Phil Nelson, who averaged 10.8 ppg last season, posted 16 points and seven boards in the team's opener, while Julius Thomas chipped in with 10 points off the bench.

The Raiders were outscored at the foul line 27-15 and they committed 19 turnovers that led to 17 points for Washington in last night's defeat. There were some positives for WSU though, as the team shot a solid 49.0 percent from the floor and matched Washington with 29 rebounds. Todd Brown paced the Raiders in defeat with 21 points and seven rebounds. It was a fast start for Brown, who averaged 11.7 ppg and 4.9 rpg a season ago. N'Gai Evans had 17 points last night, and Cooper Land came off the bench to pinch in with 12 points.

WSU did a good job against Washington last night and the confidence it gained from that performance should help in picking up a win over PSU this evening.

Predicted Outcome

Wright State 70, Portland State 65