North Dakota State defeated Portland by a score of 78-67 in a game played at North Dakota State on December 7, 2023. North Dakota State had an offensive rating of 117.5 compared to an offensive rating of 100.9 for Portland. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 66.4, which is 5% slower than the NCAA average.
North Dakota State's offensive rating in this game was 16% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 0% better than average. The pace of the game was 2% slower than the adjusted season average for North Dakota State. Meanwhile, Portland's offensive rating in this game was 0% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 14% worse than average. The pace of the game was 6% slower than the adjusted season average for Portland.
Currently, North Dakota State is ranked #257 with their offense ranked #194 and defense ranked #319 while Portland is ranked #278 with an offense ranked #210 and a defense ranked #327. North Dakota State is currently 12-17 while Portland is 10-21. North Dakota State has a strength of schedule ranked #219 while Portland's schedule is ranked #112.