Portland rolls in 2nd half to 69-51 win over Cal State Bakersfield
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Ryan Nicholas had 21 points and nine rebounds Monday night to lead Portland to a 69-51 victory over Cal State Bakersfield.
Kevin Bailey added 18 points for the Pilots (5-6), who have won their last two after losing to UNLV and Kentucky.
Thomas Van Der Mars scored 12 points for Portland.
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Tyrone had 23 points and eight rebounds for the Roadrunners (4-7), who had won three of their previous four. Stephon Carter scored 15 points for Bakersfield.
Portland trailed 4-3 before taking the lead for good. It was 29-22 at the half and the final score was the Pilots' largest lead of the night.