Oregon Blows Out Northwestern 87–54 for First Big Ten Win

Relentless pressure forced 22 turnovers that Oregon converted into a 29-4 advantage in points off giveaways.

Overview

Oregon seized control with a 14-0 first-half surge and stretched the margin to 29 by the end of the third quarter.
The Ducks shot 52% from the field, went 10-for-19 from three, and held a 33-24 rebounding edge with 13 steals on defense.
Katie Fiso led Oregon with 17 points and six assists, Mia Jacobs added 16 with four threes, and Sarah Rambus scored 12.
Northwestern’s Grace Sullivan scored 23 but sat extended stretches in foul trouble as Oregon outscored the Wildcats 25-11 in the second and 27-13 in the third.
Oregon improved to 13-3 (1-2 Big Ten) days after a double-OT loss to Michigan and now visits No. 17 USC on Jan. 6, while Northwestern (6-8, 0-3) hosts No. 14 Iowa on Jan. 5.