Ohio State defeats Oregon 62-72

Ohio State Edges Oregon Behind Strong Team Play, 72-62

In a tightly contested conference matchup at Matthew Knight Arena, the Ohio State Buckeyes (AWAY) emerged victorious over the host Oregon Ducks (HOME), 72-62.

The game got off to a balanced start, with both teams trading baskets in the early going. However, it was the Buckeyes who took an early lead, outscoring the Ducks by five points at halftime, 29-34.

In the second half, Ohio State continued to pull away, outscoring Oregon by 10 points to seal the win. The largest lead of the game came when the Buckeyes built a 24-point advantage with just over three minutes remaining, making it a comfortable margin for the visitors.

Devin Royal led all scorers with 14 points, along with 10 rebounds and three assists. Nate Bittle paced Oregon in scoring, netting 14 points on 2-6 three-point shooting.

Advanced statistics highlighted Ohio State's strong performance from beyond the arc, as they shot 33% from three-point range compared to Oregon's 23%. The Buckeyes also outrebounded their opponents by seven boards and committed just one less turnover.

For Oregon, the loss marked its first conference defeat this season, while Ohio State improved its position in the conference standings with the win.