Northridge Takes Big Sky Lead
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Cal State Northridge had the look of Big Sky Conference champion Thursday night. And the sound.
With four minutes to play and Northridge well on its way to a 103-83 rout of Portland State, the Matadome public-address announcer matter-of-factly informed the crowd of 1,394 that the Matadors were “alone in first,” thanks in part to losses earlier in the evening by Montana State and Northern Arizona.
Northridge (11-7 overall, 4-1 in the Big Sky) made it a reality by winning for the fifth time in five games and improving to 6-0 on its home court. The Matadors would host the six-team conference tournament in March if the they finish first.
Northridge center Brian Heinle had 28 points and 10 rebounds for his ninth double-double.
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