Oregon defeats Maryland 54-64

Oregon Edges Maryland in Upset Victory

In a tightly contested conference matchup, the visiting Oregon Ducks outlasted the hosting Maryland Terrapins 64-54 on Sunday at the XFINITY Center.

The primary storyline of the evening was an Oregon win, and that narrative proved to be the story of the night. The Ducks trailed by two points at halftime but came out strong in the second half, outscoring the Terrapins 34-27 to take a 10-point lead.

Maryland, led by Solomon Washington's 17 points and 12 rebounds, struggled to find its footing on offense. Washington shot 42.9% from the field and was a force on the glass, but it wasn't enough to overcome Oregon's balanced attack.

The Ducks' Nate Bittle led all scorers with 16 points, while Kwame Evans Jr. chipped in 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Oregon's bench played a crucial role, providing key contributions off the bench that helped seal the victory.

The difference in field goal percentages was stark, with Oregon shooting 49.0% to Maryland's 28.0%. The Ducks also outrebounded their opponents 40-37, which allowed them to control the pace of the game and limit Maryland's scoring opportunities.

In a closely contested game, Oregon's superior shooting and rebounding ultimately proved too much for Maryland to overcome. The win marks an important turning point in the season, as the Ducks look to build momentum heading into their next matchup.

Maryland's loss drops their record to [insert loss record], while Oregon improves to [insert win record]. The Terrapins will look to bounce back from this defeat in their next conference contest, while the Ducks will look to continue their winning ways.