Oregon (16-5, 7-3 Big Ten) clamped down on the fast-paced and high-scoring No. 16 Spartans (17-4, 7-3) for three quarters before holding on for a 63-59 win on Thursday night at the Breslin Center.
Oregon held on despite going cold from the field in the final quarter and shooting just 1 of 11. The Ducks (16-5, 7-3) made 6 of 8 free throws in the final quarter. That included going 5 of 6 from the ...
At the Rose Bowl on Jan.1 the Ducks rushing attack had its worst performance in memory, limited to -23 yards in a 41-21 loss to the national champion Buckeyes.