ELMONT, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 3: Bryan Rust #17 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates a goal with teammates during the second period of the game at UBS Arena on February 3, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dennis DaSilva/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images
Here are your Pens Points for this Tuesday morning….
The NHL trade deadline is this Friday, March 6. While general manager Kyle Dubas and the Penguins could hedge their bets on the current roster to withstand Sidney Crosby’s absence or answer any lingering defensive questions, Dubas may yet have a trick or two up his sleeve, given the bevy of draft capital and cap space at his disposal. [PensBurgh]
Veteran forward Bryan Rust remains a proud player, growing his game from a “non-offensive threat” to his seventh straight 20-goal season, and says he’s fully committed to the Penguins, calling Pittsburgh “home” as the trade deadline approaches. [Trib Live]
Silovs shines again: Goaltender Arturs Silovs has been named the NHL’s second star for the week ending March 1, the team announced on Monday. [Penguins]
News and updates from around the NHL…
If Dubas and Co. go bargain hunting to look for a new center or defenseman, here are some potential options he could entertain. [Sportsnet]
One potential defensive trade target is off the board for the Penguins. Connor Murphy was traded to the Edmonton Oilers by the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. [NHL]
If New York Rangers forward and Pittsburgh native Vincent Trocheck is traded before Friday’s deadline, he has made it abundantly clear that he will not accept a deal that sends him to the West Coast. [NHL]
The Ottawa Senators made a bid to be a host for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, but according to a new report, Canada’s capital city did not make the shortlist of options. [TSN]
Italy matched France physically and, while England have never lost to the Azzurri, Saturday is a Six Nations chance as good as any for the hosts
Italy and England. On level points in the Six Nations table. Two rounds to go. And England have already played their Wales joker.
All in all, there is quite a lot riding on the fixture in Rome on Saturday, especially if you are interested in the lower reaches of the Six Nations table, a purgatory with which even England are quite familiar. They started this championship ranked third in the world, a whisker behind the All Blacks in second, and feeling (not unreasonably) rather good about themselves after 11 Test wins in succession. Then it was 12 (Wales), and then … oh dear.
It was a long time coming for Detroit Red Wings forward Emmitt Finnie, but the giant piano finally fell off his back, fittingly, in the place known as Music City.
Finnie scored his first goal in 23 games, his first since Dec. 23 against the Dallas Stars, as part of Detroit's 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville on Monday afternoon.
The victory helped the Red Wings leapfrog the Montreal Canadiens for third place in the Atlantic Division; they have the same number of points as the Buffalo Sabres, who own the tiebreaker and also have a game in hand.
For Finnie, one of three rookies who initially made the club out of Training Camp, it was a naturally good feeling - but he also gave credit to teammates Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton.
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 2, 2026
“Yeah, it felt good, good play by Marco getting it to Apps, then Apps with a great play to Marco in front," he said. "I was just fortunate to be there in the right spot to put it in.”
"Obviously, you think about it in the back of your mind," he continued about his goalless drought. "I wasn't trying to focus on it too much, I want to score and produce. It was good to get that one in, but I'm going to try and keep playing my game."
The Red Wings dropped a disappointing 5-2 decision to the Carolina Hurricanes earlier in the week, which put them back into a Wild Card position in the tightly-packed Atlantic Division standings.
The need for two points on Monday afternoon was discussed beforehand by the club, and they responded well.
"I thought we played well right from the start," Finnie said. "You know, coming into this, we knew it was like a must-win for us, so I thought we responded pretty well."
Finnie is one of just two rookies on the Detroit Red Wings roster who have stayed with the club all season, the other being defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (left) played 25 minutes in his first game since 23 January [Getty Images]
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he "did not play well" on his return from injury but the two-time NBA MVP was just "happy" to be back on the court.
The 31-year-old made his comeback after missing six weeks of action with a calf strain in a 108-81 defeat against the Boston Celtics.
He put up 19 points, 11 rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes in a defeat that left the 2021 champion Bucks 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 26-34 record.
Antetokounmpo said "we've got 24 games left - it's 24 fights" when asked about the Bucks' battle to reach the post-season.
"Obviously I did not play well, but at the end of the day, I'm just happy that I'm out there being able to help my team-mates in any way that I can and just do what I love, which is play basketball," he added.
"I'm just happy that I'm on the court. It doesn't matter if I play 18 minutes, 20 minutes, 22, whatever, I'm just happy that I'm out there."
Antetokounmpo missed 15 games through injury and says he has "got to be smarter moving forward because things that I was able to do in the past, maybe I'm not able to do now".
Rivers on Antetokounmpo return
Antetokounmpo's injury in January came shortly before the NBA trade deadline.
The deadline passed with him still a Bucks player, despite heavy speculation that he could leave.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said before the game against the Celtics that he would ease Antetokounmpo back into action.
"I'm not going to overdo it," he explained. "It's not like we had a big practice or a shootaround on Monday morning, so it's not the ideal way of bringing him back.
"But the fact that he's available, you put him in and you figure it out."
Mar 2, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) celebrates with center Nathan MacKinnon (29) after scoring a goal. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Colorado Avalanche secured a milestone victory on Monday night, defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4–2 at Crypto.com Arena to capture the franchise’s 1,750th regular-season win.
A late third-period goal from defenseman Devon Toews proved to be the difference, while Martin Nečas delivered a dominant three-point performance (one goal, two assists). Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog each contributed a goal and an assist as Colorado improved to 40-10-9 on the season. In net, Mackenzie Blackwood turned aside 19 of 21 shots to anchor the win.
What Happened
Colorado established control early.
MacKinnon opened the scoring just 4:27 into the first period, wiring a one-timer from the slot off a rush chance created by Nečas. The goal — his 41st of the season — extended his torrid offensive pace and immediately quieted the home crowd.
The Avalanche doubled their advantage at 10:13 of the opening frame. Landeskog buried a one-timer from the high slot for his eighth of the year after a crisp setup from defenseman Brent Burns, showcasing Colorado’s sharp puck movement through the neutral zone.
It looked like the visitors were going to cruise to an easy win but Los Angeles responded late in the period. Brandt Clarke cut the deficit to 2–1 with a power-play blast from the point at 17:20, beating Blackwood through traffic.
To begin the second period Martin Nečas had a goal wiped off the board due to a quick whistle. Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg didn’t have the puck secured and dropped it in the crease. But the officials deemed it no goal and play moved on.
The Kings carried that momentum of good fortune and evened the game at 8:32 when Angus Booth redirected a feed at the left doorstep, tying the contest at 2–2.
The game remained tightly contested until the closing minutes of regulation.
With 4:55 remaining in the third period, Toews broke the deadlock on his second goal of the season. MacKinnon controlled the puck high in the zone, skating from the point toward the right circle before threading a cross-ice pass into the slot. Toews stepped into the feed and snapped home his second goal of the season, restoring Colorado’s lead at 3–2.
Nečas sealed the victory in dramatic fashion at 19:59, scoring into an empty net on the power play for his 26th goal of the year to secure the 4–2 final.
Colorado now turns its focus toward sustaining momentum as the regular season enters its decisive stretch. Unfortunately they lost the services of Artturi Lehkonen early in the first period to an upper-body injury and Jared Bednar stated postgame that the Finnish winger will miss some time.
Upcoming
It’s a quick turn around as the Avalanche continue their road trip Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks, with puck drop scheduled for 8 p.m. MT. The game will be broadcast on Altitude, Altitude+, and Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM.
BOTTOM LINE: Washington heads into the matchup with Orlando after losing five games in a row.
The Magic are 19-19 in Eastern Conference games. Orlando is eighth in the Eastern Conference in rebounding with 43.4 rebounds. Paolo Banchero leads the Magic with 8.5 boards.
The Wizards are 2-9 against opponents from the Southeast Division. Washington has a 4-29 record against opponents over .500.
The Magic average 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 fewer makes per game than the Wizards allow (14.0). The Wizards are shooting 45.9% from the field, 1.8% lower than the 47.7% the Magic's opponents have shot this season.
The two teams play for the third time this season. The Wizards defeated the Magic 120-112 in their last meeting on Jan. 7. Alex Sarr led the Wizards with 23 points, and Jase Richardson led the Magic with 20 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Desmond Bane is averaging 20.3 points and 4.1 assists for the Magic. Banchero is averaging 22.4 points over the last 10 games.
Kyshawn George is averaging 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Wizards. Will Riley is averaging 12.7 points over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Magic: 6-4, averaging 112.6 points, 41.9 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 10.7 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.4 points per game.
Wizards: 2-8, averaging 111.9 points, 39.0 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 9.4 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 125.1 points.
INJURIES: Magic: Franz Wagner: out (ankle), Anthony Black: day to day (quadriceps), Colin Castleton: out (thumb).
Wizards: Anthony Gill: day to day (illness), Anthony Davis: out for season (finger), Tristan Vukcevic: day to day (thigh), Cam Whitmore: out for season (shoulder), D'Angelo Russell: day to day (not injury related), Leaky Black: day to day (ankle), Alex Sarr: out (hamstring), Trae Young: day to day (knee).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Atlanta Hawks (31-31, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (26-34, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta is looking to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Milwaukee.
The Bucks are 19-22 in conference games. Milwaukee gives up 115.6 points and has been outscored by 4.3 points per game.
The Hawks have gone 17-21 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta is second in the Eastern Conference with 18.4 fast break points per game led by Jalen Johnson averaging 4.1.
The Bucks score 111.3 points per game, 6.1 fewer points than the 117.4 the Hawks allow. The Hawks average 14.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 fewer makes per game than the Bucks give up.
The teams meet for the second time this season. The Bucks won 112-110 in the last matchup on Jan. 19.
TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan Rollins is averaging 16.8 points, 5.4 assists and 1.5 steals for the Bucks. Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 18.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, seven assists and 2.1 steals over the past 10 games.
Johnson is scoring 22.7 points per game with 10.6 rebounds and 7.9 assists for the Hawks. CJ McCollum is averaging 18.6 points and 2.9 rebounds while shooting 42.2% over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 5-5, averaging 108.0 points, 41.8 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.7 points per game.
Hawks: 6-4, averaging 117.2 points, 48.8 rebounds, 28.9 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.7 points.
INJURIES: Bucks: Taurean Prince: out (neck).
Hawks: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Indiana Pacers (15-46, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (29-31, ninth in the Western Conference)
Inglewood, California; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Indiana aims to stop its six-game losing streak with a victory against Los Angeles.
The Clippers have gone 15-13 at home. Los Angeles is last in the Western Conference recording 23.5 assists per game led by Kawhi Leonard averaging 3.7.
The Pacers are 5-24 on the road. Indiana is 7-31 against opponents with a winning record.
The Clippers are shooting 47.9% from the field this season, 0.9 percentage points lower than the 48.8% the Pacers allow to opponents. The Pacers average 111.4 points per game, 0.7 fewer than the 112.1 the Clippers give up.
TOP PERFORMERS: Kris Dunn is averaging 8.1 points, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals for the Clippers. Leonard is averaging 26.0 points over the last 10 games.
Pascal Siakam is scoring 23.9 points per game with 6.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists for the Pacers. Jarace Walker is averaging 14.5 points and 7.4 rebounds while shooting 42.5% over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 6-4, averaging 111.4 points, 41.4 rebounds, 23.0 assists, 9.4 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.3 points per game.
Pacers: 2-8, averaging 113.7 points, 40.0 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 7.9 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 124.1 points.
INJURIES: Clippers: Bradley Beal: out for season (hip), John Collins: day to day (arm).
Pacers: Pascal Siakam: day to day (wrist), Aaron Nesmith: day to day (ankle), Johnny Furphy: out for season (knee), Ivica Zubac: out (ankle), Tyrese Haliburton: out for season (achilles), Andrew Nembhard: day to day (back).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Dockside site will transform club’s finances, but fans are frustrated with kick-off times and results at venue so far
David Moyes has numerous theories on why Everton do not yet feel completely at home at Hill Dickinson Stadium, beyond the fact that change is inevitably strange after 133 years at Goodison Park. Wins would be instrumental, but his team have managed only five in 16 matches. Supporters connecting to the magnificent venue through a new matchday routine would help too, but for many that is proving nigh on impossible.
One season-ticket holder, who lives in the south of England, said on social media recently that they expect to miss seven or eight home games this season owing to the curse of the modern fixture schedule. The club are aware that this is not an isolated case. The problem is not new nor confined to Everton, who of course reap the benefits of every game that is switched for live television purposes and, let’s be frank, have not held as much appeal for broadcasters in recent years as they do this season. But in their inaugural campaign at a new home, Everton’s schedule has proved to be peculiar and, in turn, detrimental to fans adapting to new surroundings.
The Vancouver Canucks lost for the 35th time this season as they fell 6-1 on Monday to the Dallas Stars. Evander Kane scored the only goal while Nikita Tolopilo stopped 31 of the 37 shots he faced. With the defeat, Vancouver has now lost six games in a row and have just two win in their last 22 games.
After a balanced first period, the Stars took over and completely controlled play through the final 40 minutes. The Canucks registred just seven shots in the second, finishing with 14 on the net. For comparisson, Dallas recorded more shots in both the second and the third periods, as they finished with 15 and 16 in those periods.
Vancouver's lack of really anything in the final 40 minutes was concerning, especially considering that the Stars were missing both Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen. While the Canucks were not favoured in this game, some form of effort was at least expected, especially in front of the home crowd. Unfortunatly, it was another in a long line of nights this season where Vancouver just could not find any form of momentum.
The only positive to come out of this game was the play of Tolopilo. While the rookie goaltender did allow six goals, he came up with some massive saves in this one. In the end, if not for the play of Tolopilo, this game could have turned into an even bigger blowout.
"Ultimately, I mean, I thought we had a decent start, said Marcus Pettersson post-game. "Power play was clicking in the first and gave us some life. And then, you know, they started coming after us in the second. I thought we started, stolen pucks a little bit everywhere, and not helping each other get get out of our zone, and that allowed them to kind of get back at us. And then, I mean, we left Tolo out to dry today."
Mar 2, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tom Willander (5) checks Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (14) in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
While tanking is the goal at this point of the season, the fans at Rogers Arena deserve to at least see a better effort on a nightly basis. The Canucks esentially gave up after te first period, which once again led to fans exiting early and empty seats scatter around the arena when the final horn blew. Something needs to change in Vancouver, and quickly as the effort this team has put forth, especially since returning from the Olympic break has made games virtually unwatchable.
Stats and Facts:
- Canucks record a season-low with 14 shots on net
- Marcus Pettersson led all players in ice time at 23:43
- Defenceman Elias Pettersson led the team with three hits
- Vancouver has just two wins in 21 games since the calander flipped to 2026
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
7:57- VAN: Evander Kane (11) from Jake DeBrusk and Marcus Pettersson 17:40- DAL: Adam Erne (4) from Colin Blackwell and Lian Bichsel
2nd Period:
8:31- DAL: Lian Bichsel (2) from Ilya Lyubushkin and Sam Steel 9:41- DAL: Jason Robertson (34) from Matt Duchene and Miro Heiskanen (PPG)
3rd Period:
1:32- DAL: Matt Duchene (12) from Sam Steel and Miro Heiskanen 5:40- DAL: Colin Blackwell (3) 15:39- DAL: Lian Bichsel (3) from Mavrik Bourque (13), Jason Robertson
Up Next:
The Canucks wrap up their mini two-game homestand on Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Wednesday will also be the final game before the 2026 trade deadline. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 pm PT from Rogers Arena.
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The Vancouver Canucks appear to be facing more injury issues, as the team announced mid-game that defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph would not return in a 6-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Joseph finished the game with 10:36 minutes played.
Canucks Head Coach Adam Foote noted post-game that Joseph left due to an upper-body injury and that he would be getting X-rays. As of writing, there is no update on the severity of the injury or how long the defenceman could be out for.
In 23 games played with Vancouver this season, Joseph has a goal and four assists. While he has not been a consistent part of the Canucks' lineup, with Vancouver eyeing a potential Tyler Myers trade, Joseph has regularly skated with rookie Zeev Buium through the past three games.
With Joseph out, Vancouver will likely look to their organizational youth to round out their D-core. Buium, Elias Pettersson, and Tom Willander have already gotten their fair share of minutes as young defencemen in the organization. If Myers does not remain with the team, this could mean a player like Abbotsford Canucks defenceman Victor Mancini could be called-up.
Vancouver's final game before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline is on Wednesday, when they'll take on the Carolina Hurricanes on home-ice. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm PT.
Dec 30, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (7) handles the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Lian Bichsel scored twice and the Dallas Stars beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-1 on Monday night.
Colin Blackwell, Jason Robertson and Matt Duchene each had a goal and an assist for the Stars (37-14-9), who extended their winning streak to a franchise-record nine games.
Adam Erne added a goal for Dallas and Miro Heiskanen and Sam Steel had two assists apiece. Jake Oettinger made 13 saves.
The Canucks opened the scoring midway through the first period when Jake DeBrusk drove into the offensive zone, put a shot off Oettinger’s right pad and Evander Kane deflected the rebound in from the side of the net for his 11th goal of the season.
Nikita Tolopilo stopped 31 of the 37 shots he faced in Vancouver’s net as the Canucks lost a sixth straight game (0-4-2).
The Canucks took an early lead with Kane’s goal 7:57 into the first period, but their offense stuttered in the second when Vancouver managed just four shots on goal.
Dallas took the lead 8:31 into the second when Ilya Lyubushkin sliced a pass to Bichsel, who blasted a wrist shot up and over Tolopilo’s shoulder from the slot to make it 2-1.
Heiskanen extended his point streak to six games with nine assists during the stretch.
The Canucks have not scored a power-play goal since Jan. 27, going 0 for 13 in their last seven games.
Up next
Stars: At the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.
Canucks: Host the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Yanic Konan Niederhauser #14 of the LA Clippers during the first half at Chase Center on March 02, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 114-101 on Monday night, dropping to 31-30 on the season. The shorthanded Dubs are now only 1.5 games ahead of the Clippers in the standings, putting them in serious jeopardy of falling from 8th to 9th in the Western Conference standings. While both the 8th and 9th seeds slot into the Play-In Tournament, the path to the postseason is much easier for the 8th than 9th seed, needing to win only one game instead of two.
The odds seemed stacked against the Warriors heading into the game, facing a Clippers team with Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland while missing Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Kristaps Porzgingis, Will Richard, Gary Payton II, and Seth Curry. However, Golden State seemed to be in position to overcome that in the first half.
Warriors jumped out to a comfortable double-digit lead in the first quarter and controlled the game for the entire first half, building a 17-point lead at one point. Brandin Podziemski exploded for 20 points and Golden State’s coaching staff deployed a defensive strategy that leaned on Draymond Green to shut down Kawhi Leonard. The Warriors successfully forced the ball out of Leonard’s hands and the Clippers offense seemed lost.
However, the game played out differently in the third quarter. The Clippers’ halftime adjustments helped activate Leonard. Meanwhile Podziemski cooled off and the Warriors offense faltered. Golden State did take advantage of a favorable whistle, to avoid a complete offensive collapse. Still, the Clippers had cut their deficit to 79-77.
With the Clippers no longer in the penalty at the start of the fourth quarter, the wheels came off for the Warriors. Kris Dunn put the Dubs behind on the first possession of the quarter with a corner three and Los Angeles was ahead 95-86 with 6:50 left in regulation. Golden State would never pull within five points again.
Podziemski led the Warriors with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, but did the vast majority of his damage in the first half. Al Horford added 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. The remaining starters (De’Anthony Melton, Moses Moody, and Green) all struggled offensively, combining to score 21 points on 8-for-31 shooting from the field. Off the bench, two-way wing Nate Williams was the only Warrior who reached double figures, recording 18 points in 21 minutes of action.
The Warriors will now head on a difficult five-game road trip that will likely push them below .500. They will have one day off before they return to the court in Houston against the Rockets on Wednesday.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Prophet Johnson and Arman Madi posted double-doubles to propel Sacramento State to an 83-65 victory over Idaho State on Monday night to close out the Big Sky Conference regular season.
Johnson finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Madi scored 13, grabbed 11 rebounds and added seven assists for the Hornets (10-20, 6-12). Mark Lavrenov had 19 points and Jahni Summers scored 12.
Louis Bond totaled 15 points and five rebounds off the bench to lead the Bengals (12-19, 5-13). Connor Hollenbeck scored 12.
Sac State took a 46-29 advantage into halftime and was never threatened after the break.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jaylin Henderson finished with 20 points and 10 assists and Portland State beat Weber State 84-60 on Monday night to clinch the Big Sky Conference regular-season title.
Henderson added seven rebounds and four assists to his double-double for the Vikings (19-10, 13-5), who finished a game in front of second-place Montana State. Portland State won the conference for the first time since 2008 to earn the top seed in the Big Sky tournament.
Terri Miller Jr. filled up the stat sheet for Portland State with 18 points, six assists, five rebounds, three steals and three blocks. Keyon Kensie Jr. scored 13 and Tre-Vaughn Minott pitched in with 10 points and nine rebounds.
Tijan Saine Jr. had 16 points and four assists to lead the Wildcats (16-15, 10-8), who trailed 43-26 at halftime and never recovered. Nigel Burris and Viljami Vartiainen both scored 11.
