FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Josh Pascarelli had 21 points in Colorado State's 87-71 win against Portland State on Wednesday.

Pascarelli shot 7 of 11 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Rams (3-0). Rashaan Mbemba scored 17 points and added five rebounds. Jaden Ghoreishi finished 5 of 6 from the field for 11 points.

Jaquay Randolph finished with 23 points and 18 rebounds for the Vikings (1-2). Portland State also got 14 points and five assists from Yaroslav Nikonov.

Colorado State took the lead with 17:25 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Mbemba led the team in scoring with 10 points in the first half to go up 42-26 at the break. Colorado State extended its lead to 53-32 during the second half, fueled by a 9-0 scoring run. Pascarelli scored a team-high 13 points in the second half to close out the win.

Both teams play Saturday. Colorado State hosts Loyola Chicago and Portland State plays San Francisco on the road.

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