WCC Power Rankings: January 28th, 2014
By Josh Horton
March 6, 2013; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Portland Pilots center Thomas van der Mars (12) during player introductions against the Loyola Marymount Lions before the game of the WCC Basketball Championships at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
6. Portland
Last Week: 6
Record: 12-9 (4-5)
RPI: 163
KenPom: 112
Place in Conference Standings: 6
By David Thompson
Portland again came through against a WCC Power, but the triple overtime thriller on Thursday took a lot out of a Portland squad that was not able to fully capitalize on the win. The Pilots failed to get above .500 in WCC play, losing to San Diego in a Saturday matinee.
At the halfway point, Portland is 4-5 and have played 7 of their 9 home games. For Portland to move up in the conference rankings, they will have to do it on the road.