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Dailey Leads UCLA Past Oregon 74-63 as Bruins Start 2-0 in Big Ten

Oregon's fifth straight defeat highlighted Evans' absence alongside Bittle's rusty return.

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UCLA guard Eric Dailey Jr., right, dribbles against Oregon forward Sean Stewart, front left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
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Overview

  • Eric Dailey Jr. posted a season-high 18 points with eight rebounds, and all five UCLA starters scored in double figures.
  • UCLA led 44-31 at halftime, saw the margin cut to 61-58, then finished on a 13-5 run while holding Oregon to two points over the final five minutes.
  • The Ducks were without starter Kwame Evans Jr. due to illness, and Nate Bittle returned from an ankle sprain but shot 0-for-10.
  • Jackson Shelstad led Oregon with 20 points and Takai Simpkins added 14 as the Ducks shot about 34% from the field.
  • UCLA improved to 7-2 (2-0 Big Ten) ahead of hosting No. 11 Gonzaga on Dec. 13, while Oregon fell to 4-5 (0-2) and next faces UC Davis the same day.