No. 12 Oregon Rallies Late to Defeat USC in Big Ten Basketball Opener

Oregon overcame an 11-point deficit with a dominant final stretch, handing USC its third straight loss in a tightly contested game.

Oregon's Jackson Shelstad scored a career-high 24 points, with 21 coming in the second half, to lead the Ducks to a 68-60 victory over USC.
The Ducks closed the game with a decisive 14-2 run over the final minutes, fueled by Shelstad and Keeshawn Barthelemy's key plays on both ends of the court.
USC's Desmond Claude led his team with 22 points, but the Trojans struggled offensively, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 15.4% from three-point range.
Oregon's defense capitalized on USC's late-game turnovers, converting them into critical points during the comeback stretch.
The win keeps Oregon unbeaten at 9-0, while USC falls to 5-4, continuing their early-season struggles under new coach Eric Musselman.