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Oregon Overpowers Maryland 64-54 Behind Frontcourt Edge

Poor shooting alongside an undermanned interior left Maryland winless in Big Ten play under coach Buzz Williams.

Overview

  • Nate Bittle and Takai Simpkins each scored 16 points, with Bittle adding seven rebounds and five blocks and Simpkins contributing seven boards and four assists.
  • The Ducks dominated inside with a 32-12 advantage in paint points and a 40-37 edge on the glass.
  • Oregon shot 49% from the field (23-for-47) while Maryland finished 18-for-65 (27.7%), struggling to score throughout the night.
  • Maryland pulled even at 43 in the second half before Oregon answered with a decisive surge to close out the game.
  • Solomon Washington led the Terps with 17 points and 12 rebounds as Maryland fell to 7-7 overall and 0-3 in the Big Ten, with senior Pharrel Payne sidelined a third straight game by a right knee injury; Oregon improved to 8-6 and 1-2.