Portland State canceled its game Saturday against South Dakota due to a whooping cough outbreak, per a release from the program. “A case of pertussis (whooping cough) got into the Viking team two days ago,” a statement from Portland State read. “Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that affects the lungs. As a result, many team members have been exposed to the disease. The two programs and their team doctors have been in discussions regarding the situation. “It was determined by Portland State that the game would not be played in the interest of the health of the student-athletes.” The rel…