PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Christian Brown's 24 points helped Tennessee State defeat Portland 75-65 on Wednesday.

Brown shot 8 for 14 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw line for the Tigers (3-0). EJ Bellinger scored 18 points, shooting 7 for 9, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc. Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. shot 5 for 15, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points.

Tyler Robertson led the way for the Pilots (3-1) with 24 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals. Vukasin Masic added 15 points for Portland. In addition, Tyler Harris finished with 11 points, three steals and two blocks.

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