The Bengals open conference play tonight against Portland State, one of three Big Sky teams who managed winning records in non-conference play. The Vikings are extremely "guard-oriented," frequently playing a four-guard set-up, with 6-3 Marcus Hall lining up at the "power forward." Tim Douglas, a transfer from the University of Portland, is their leading scorer and assist man. Should be an excellent match-up between the two teams that tied for 10th in the league and split their two matchups last year. Come on out and cheer on the Bengals.