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

As the West Virginia Mountaineers prepare to face the Portland State Vikings at the Moda Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Mountaineers have been showing a strong game with a notable victory against the Quakers, where they dominated with 92 points and an impressive field goal percentage of 56. Their three-point shooting was particularly lethal in that game, hitting 52 percent from beyond the arc.

However, consistency has been a challenge for the team; while they managed to secure wins against both Quakers and Eagles with solid offensive performances, scoring 75 points against Morehead State and showcasing their ability to convert turnovers into points effectively, they struggled in their most recent match-up against Boilermakers. Despite putting up a good fight and scoring 68 points, it wasn't enough to overcome Purdue's offense.

The Mountaineers will need to tighten up their defense after allowing 80 points in that loss. They've shown they can be disruptive on defense as evidenced by stealing nine times from Boilermakers but will need more of that aggression combined with better control over personal fouls.

Playing away at Moda Center could influence the dynamics for West Virginia. The venue is known for its energetic atmosphere which could play into favoring home teams; however, it also provides an opportunity for visiting teams like West Virginia to showcase resilience under pressure.

Fans can catch this exciting match-up scheduled on November 26th at 2:00 AM UTC (November 25th at 9:00 PM local time). The game will be broadcasted nationally on ESPNews channel number 207.