The Portland State Vikings men’s basketball team is set to host its first nationally televised game at Viking Pavilion on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The game against the Idaho Vandals will be broadcast on ESPNU, with tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m. Play-by-play commentary will be provided by Roxy Bernstein and analysis by Dan Dickau.
Portland State currently leads the Big Sky Conference by two games with five contests remaining in the regular season. The Vikings hold a record of 17-7 overall and 11-2 in conference play. Head Coach Jase Coburn’s team is looking to strengthen its position in the standings as it approaches the end of the season.
Following Thursday’s matchup, Portland State will face Eastern Washington Eagles at home on Saturday, February 21, at 2 p.m. That game will be available for streaming on ESPN+, with Matt Richert providing play-by-play and Devon Pouncey serving as analyst.
Radio coverage for Thursday’s game against Idaho can be found on Rip City Radio, 620 AM, with Preston Hiefield handling play-by-play duties. Live statistics for both games are accessible online at www.ViksLive.livestats.us.
Coach Jase Coburn commented ahead of this week’s games: “SEE THE VIDEO: VIKINGS BASKETBALL WITH COACH JASE COBURN”
A pair of victories this week would help solidify Portland State’s pursuit of a Big Sky title as the regular season nears its conclusion.
