West Virginia Mountaineers Clash with Portland State Vikings at Moda Center in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the West Virginia Mountaineers prepare to face off against the Portland State Vikings at the Moda Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent defeat. The Mountaineers, who fell short against the Purdue Boilermakers on November 25th with a score of 68-80, are looking to regain their footing and prove that they have what it takes to dominate on the court.

In their last encounter with Purdue, West Virginia showed promise in several areas despite the loss. They managed an impressive 18 fast break points and outperformed Purdue in steals by a margin of 9 to 6. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 22 percent of their three-point attempts compared to Purdue's robust 47 percent. This area will be crucial for WVU as they go up against Portland State.

The Mountaineers' performance earlier in November paints a more optimistic picture for fans. On November 19th, WVU secured an emphatic victory over Penn with a scoreline of 92-58. Their field goal percentage was an outstanding 56 percent and even more impressive was their three-point shooting at an incredible rate of over half made (52 percent). If WVU can replicate this level of play against Portland State, there is no doubt that they could come out on top.

Portland State Vikings should not be underestimated though; any home advantage could play into their hands at Moda Center. The Vikings will be looking to capitalize on any slip-ups by WVU and will aim to control the pace from tip-off.

For West Virginia fans hoping for victory, much will depend on whether WVU can tighten up defensively while maintaining efficiency in scoring as seen in previous games this month. A focus on reducing personal fouls and improving free throw accuracy could also make all the difference when game time arrives.

The scheduled game is set for November 26th at Moda Center located in Portland, Oregon; tip-off is slated for what equates to a late-night showdown starting at around 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM local time). Fans won't want to miss this matchup which promises plenty of action and intensity as both teams vie for supremacy on court – catch all live coverage via ESPNews channel number 207.