Portland, OR - Portland State took care of business on Wednesday night as five players scored in double figures and the Vikings defeated Division III Linfield, 85-52, at the Stott Center.

The win was the tenth straight at home for PSU dating to last season. The Vikings are 3-0 at home this year, and have now evened their record at 4-4 as they prepare to go on a four-game road swing. The Vikings have also won three in a row overall.

Portland State took a double-digit lead little more than three minutes into the game. Linfield briefly closed it to five a 23-18 midway through the first half, but the Vikings rolled on from there. PSU outscored the Wildcats 24-8 over the last 10:19 of the first half to lead 47-26 at the break.

A 19-point run early in the second half got the Vikings to a 66-32 advantage. After that the lead grew as large as 36 on two occasions.

PSU received excellent play from its starters. Though none played more than 18 minutes in the game, four were in double figures. Senior forward Jamie Jones recorded his first double-double of the season with 10 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots. Guards Melvin Jones and Dominic Waters, and forward Phil Nelson all scored 11 points to lead the way.

The starting five made 19-31 from the field (.613) before sitting out much of the second half.

Off the bench, Chris Harriel scored 10 points with five rebounds, two blocks and two steals.

PSU scored 30 points off 21 Linfield turnovers and outrebounded the Wildcats, 47-35.

Linfield was led by 12 points from Paul Joel and 10 from Cody Tesoro.

The Wildcats are now 1-4 on the season.

GAME NOTES: Portland State Head Coach Tyler Geving and his wife, Anastasia, became first-time parents late Monday night when son Thomas was born. Geving was back on campus Tuesday and on the sidelines Wednesday... Portland State heads out for four straight road games beginning Sunday at Pepperdine. That game begins at 2 p.m. and can be heard on 800 AM KPDQ. PSU plays at Saint Mary's (Dec. 15), Washington State (Dec. 19 in Kennewick) and Boise State (Dec. 21) before returning home after Christmas.