US EditionOregon Men’s Basketball Locks Down Wisconsin for Another Statement Win
Nate Bittle led Oregon with 20 points as the Ducks ended a 10-game losing streak with a strong second-half performance, scoring 24 points off Wisconsin turnovers.
- On Feb. 25, 2026, Oregon defeated Wisconsin 85-71 at Matthew Knight Arena, led by Nate Bittle with 20 points and six rebounds.
- Second-Half defense produced 24 points off turnovers and a 16-2 run that flipped the game, with Oregon forcing nine second-half turnovers, according to coach Dana Altman.
- The Ducks shot 71% in the second half and 28 of 54 overall, with 19 assists on 28 baskets as Takai Simpkins scored 17, Kwame Evans Jr. added 16, and Wei Lin contributed 13 off the bench.
- The result gives Oregon a short-term momentum boost and its first winning streak since December, as they head to Northwestern on Saturday.
- Framed as a marquee late-season meeting between NCAA Tournament teams, Wisconsin Badgers attempted a program-record 45 3-point shots, making 14, but Oregon’s win blemishes Wisconsin’s resume while the Ducks still need a Big Ten Tournament title to reach the field.
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Oregon beats Wisconsin 85-71 for its third win in four games after a 10-game skid
Nate Bittle scored 20 points, Takai Simpkins added 17, and Oregon beat Wisconsin 85-71 on Wednesday night. Oregon (11-17, 4-13 Big Ten) has won back-to-back games and three of four following a 10-game skid. Kwame Evans Jr. had 16 points and a season-high tying four blocks and Wei Lin added 13 points for the Ducks. Sean Stewart threw down two dunks in an 11-2 run that gave Oregon an 11-point lead with 6:24 left. Nick Boyd made jumper in the lane …
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Oregon uses strong second half to take down Wisconsin
Oregon made 17 of 24 shots in the second half, scoring 55 points in the final 20 minutes in an 85-71 win over Wisconsin Wednesday night in Big Ten men's basketball from Eugene, Ore.
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Nate Bittle scores 20, Oregon beats Wisconsin 85-71
Nate Bittle scored 20 points, Takai Simpkins added 17, and Oregon beat Wisconsin 85-71. Oregon (11-17, 4-13 Big Ten) has won back-to-back games and three of four following a 10-game skid.
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