Overview
- Transfer guard Takai Simpkins scored 18 points and hit the winner with 4.2 seconds left to seal a 60-59 victory at Matthew Knight Arena.
- Oregon committed 21 turnovers and shot 12.5% from three, ultimately converting after four offensive rebounds on the final possession.
- Nate Bittle posted 12 points and 14 rebounds as the Ducks squandered a 50-36 lead before recovering late.
- Kwame Evans Jr. exited in the second half with a left-knee issue; Altman said he was walking postgame and did not think it was too serious.
- Jackson Shelstad missed the game with a broken hand and is expected back before the Players Era Festival, with Rice up next on Friday.