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I started this new thread since the one being used was from last year, and the topic was about the Pilot/Viking rivalry in general, not this year's game. Here's the game notes from goviks.com

Vikings Open Home Season Against Crosstown Rival Pilots

http://www.goviks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=19300&ATCLID=1627163
 
forestgreen said:
I started this new thread since the one being used was from last year, and the topic was about the Pilot/Viking rivalry in general, not this year's game. Here's the game notes from goviks.com

Vikings Open Home Season Against Crosstown Rival Pilots

http://www.goviks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=19300&ATCLID=1627163
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It is critical that we beat the Pilots. We need to own this series cause this is OUR city!
 
'Impressive' Pilots take on solid Vikings Tuesday at PSU

http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=122697667914390100

A couple big nonconference wins by Portland and Portland State, a portend of things to come?

The Pilots beat Washington 80-74 on Saturday, getting a balanced game from their players, with Robin Smeulders leading the way with 20 points.

Has UP turned the corner under third-year coach Eric Reveno?

"We're not there, yet," Reveno says. "We're so not there, yet. It's so early and this win doesn't make our season or our program. It's a nice milestone that we've got to build on."

PSU coach Ken Bone was impressed after watching the game on video.

"That was extremely impressive," Bone says. "Beating a Pac-10 team, no fluke, they just beat them, outplayed them. Portland's getting better and better."

The Vikings and Pilots will learn more about each other this week, playing 7 p.m. Tuesday at PSU's Stott Center. (For a complete game story, go to www.portlandtribune.com on Tuesday night).

Bone's team, coming off a Big Sky Conference title and NCAA Tournament appearance, played well in winning at Rice 78-74 on Saturday, led by star guard Jeremiah Dominguez and transfers Dominic Waters and Jamie Jones. The Owls are coached by former Cal coach Ben Braun.

"For us, it was a good win against a Conference USA team," Bone says. "Although they were really bad last year, it's not indicative of how good they will be this year. I don't see them beating Memphis for the conference title, but it's a building program. It's kind of like when we beat Arizona State in Herb Sendek's first year; now it's a top-25 program."



BONE ON JACOBSEN

• Bone signed California prep guard Chris Harriel and Lake Oswego High forward Max Jacobsen recently.

On Jacobsen, Bone says: "He's a big kid, very skilled, can shoot it from 3. I don't want to say he's quick, but he's deceptive, he can put it on the floor and get to the rim. And, he's a very good passer. I really like his skills and understanding of the game. He's been well-coached in high school and AAU ball."
 
General admission side sold out, other side no. I could only get there for the second half, but I'm glad I decided to go. Great finish, great enthusiasm from fans! I only hope some of these people will show up for other games. Dominguez absolutely dominated the second half. Hope this is a sign of things to come.
 
You picked the margin correctly WiViking, well done. Pilots are going places this year, nice performance. Once the Viks mesh they will be very tough to beat.
 
JD is awesome. Waters is very solid. Love our backcourt.

As for the front court, I must have missed something. Where is Visockis?
 
WiViking said:
General admission side sold out, other side no. I could only get there for the second half, but I'm glad I decided to go. Great finish, great enthusiasm from fans! I only hope some of these people will show up for other games. Dominguez absolutely dominated the second half. Hope this is a sign of things to come.
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Without Dominguez' second half performance, the Viks don't win this game. JD is amazing, and there is no excuse for Portland State not selling out all of their home games with a player of his caliber on the roster. Gym was 90 to 95% full tonight. Just a great game by both sides. JD is the man.
 
Dominguez Keys Second Half Run, Vikings Beat Pilots, 81-76

http://www.goviks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=19300&ATCLID=1628284


COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Dominguez leads PSU past UP, 81-76
He scores 19 of his 23 points after halftime


http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=122707473177302000


Pilots and Vikings go down to the Wire in RiverCity Rivalry

http://www.portlandpilots.com/news/2008/11/18/MBB_1118085626.aspx
 
Sounds like I missed a heck of a game.

So was the Stott rocking or what? Attendance was listed at 1500, sounds like all of the season ticket holders didn't show up. How was the student section? How'd Guede look?
 
It was about as loud and energetic as it has been for the Big Sky Tournament games. Having the drum line and cheer leaders helped. The students actually stood up for the entire second half. Can you believe it? Guede looked okay. He stayed in the lineup by playing tough defense on Stohl, Niedermeyer, and Raivio and making free throws.
 
martymoose said:
Sounds like I missed a heck of a game.

So was the Stott rocking or what? Attendance was listed at 1500, sounds like all of the season ticket holders didn't show up. How was the student section? How'd Guede look?
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Stott finally got rocking when JD went off in the 2nd half, student section was the loudest by far. They even tried to get the wave going, with some success. Guede looked very good defensively and hit some key free throws down the stretch. One more quick comment, Nelson is a potentially great offensive player, but the kid can't play defense to save his life. Wasn't playing much at the end of the game because of this. I'll write more tomorrow. Great Viking victory over a good Pilot team. Go Viks!!!!!!!
 
Dominguez drives Vikings to victory over the Pilots


http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2008/11/dominguez_drives_vikings_to_vi.html
 
Nelson would seem to be a free spirit. Too many falling-to-the-side threes jacked up, little court sense. That's made up for in spades elsewhere on the team, however. Coston isn't a toothpick anymore. Jones has moves. Waters can ball. Guede can D.

Gotta like this team. The rest of the Sky has much to fear.
 
Pounder said:
Nelson would seem to be a free spirit. Too many falling-to-the-side threes jacked up, little court sense. That's made up for in spades elsewhere on the team, however. Coston isn't a toothpick anymore. Jones has moves. Waters can ball. Guede can D.

Gotta like this team. The rest of the Sky has much to fear.
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I would say that Nelson has good potential to be a guy that can score 20 a night, but his D is suspect. I think he needs to put on a couple of pounds to reach his full potential. The whole team looks very athletic and and active. I was concerned when I saw the WOU game and now may concerns are gone after a gutsy win over UP. Anything less than winning the Big Sky would be under achieving for this team. :mrgreen:
 
I remember at halftime thinking, "Dominguez has only 4 points and we are down by a couple points. I bet he ends up going crazy in the second half and we win." What a fun game. Also thought it was nice that a ton of guys contributed down the stretch in the 2nd half.

And my first time seeing Jones play. He seems to have the softest touch around the hoop that I've seen.
 
Vikings get best of cross-town rivalry
Jeremiah Dominquez scores 19 second-half points as the Vikings defeat the University of Portland in front of a sold-out Stott Center

http://media.www.dailyvanguard.com/media/storage/paper941/news/2008/11/19/Sports/Vikings.Get.Best.Of.CrossTown.Rivalry-3551835.shtml
 
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