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Oregon Rolls Past Utah 73-53 in Exhibition Behind Bittle’s Inside Dominance

The tune-up underscored Oregon's size advantage with Wei Lin directing the offense in Jackson Shelstad's absence.

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Utah Utes guard Terrence Brown (2) drives the ball down the court while guarded by Nevada Wolf Pack guard Tyler Rolison (3) during an NCAA men’s basketball exhibition game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
Utah Utes guard Terrence Brown (2) jumps up to take a shot at the basket during an NCAA men’s basketball exhibition game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

Overview

  • Oregon scored 52 points in the paint and held a 48-38 rebounding edge to control the interior.
  • Nate Bittle totaled 20 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, and 6-foot-11 Ege Demir added 14 points.
  • With Jackson Shelstad out with a right hand injury, Wei Lin ran point and finished with 10 points and four assists.
  • Utah committed 16 turnovers that turned into 19 Oregon points, and the Utes' limited size showed with Babacar Faye out for the season and Seydou Traore dealing with a lower-leg injury.
  • The Ducks opened on a 17-0 run and never trailed, using the exhibition to sort rotations before the Nov. 4 home opener against Hawaii.