Portland played six basketball games in 12 days to open the season, defeating Division III program Lewis & Clark 89-62, Florida A&M 91-54, Portland State 98-91, and winning at Air Force 64-51. The Pilots have lost to Kent State 77-65 and Seattle 80-68. Portland is a member of the West Coast Conference along with the likes of Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s. (Inside Carolina) No. 1 UNC men's basketball tips off Phil Knight Invitational vs. Portland
No. 1 North Carolina is heading west to the Phil Knight Invitational in Portland, Oregon. The Tar Heels will play three games in the tournament,.