UCLA Dominates No. 16 Oregon 78-52, Secures Fifth Consecutive Win and Fourth Against Ranked Foes!

UCLA beats No. 16 Oregon 78-52, marking the Bruins’ fifth consecutive victory. Eric Dailey Jr. played a pivotal role in this triumph, scoring 21 points and achieving an impressive shooting percentage of 8 of 9 from the field, showcasing his efficiency and skill on the court.

This win also represents UCLA’s fourth victory against a ranked opponent this season, including a clean sweep over Oregon, a team they have historically excelled against during their time in the Pac-12.

Dylan Andrews and Tyler Bilodeau each contributed 15 points for the Bruins (16-6, 7-4 Big Ten), further solidifying the team’s offensive depth.

Nate Bittle emerged as the leading scorer for the Ducks (16-5, 5-5), netting 13 points, while teammates Keeshawn Barthelemy and TJ Bamba added 12 and 11 points, respectively. This defeat marks Oregon’s second consecutive loss.

Takeaways

Oregon: Despite trailing by 14 points at halftime, the Ducks improved their shooting performance in the second half, hitting 50% of their shots. However, their struggles from beyond the arc (4 of 23 overall) proved costly, as they missed seven of their final eight attempts in the last 20 minutes.

UCLA: Bilodeau made a notable return after missing the previous game against USC due to a right ankle injury. He contributed six rebounds and four assists, helping the Bruins maintain a strong home record of 9-1.

Key moment

Early in the second half, the Ducks managed to cut the deficit to 10 points, but the Bruins quickly responded with a dominant 22-4 run, pushing their lead to 72-44 and prompting many UCLA fans to leave the arena early. During this surge, Dailey scored 10 points, including a three-pointer and a fast-break dunk, while Andrews added five points.

Key stat

UCLA excelled from long range, hitting 11 of 23 three-point attempts. Dailey was perfect from beyond the arc, making all three of his attempts, while both Andrews and Bilodeau contributed three three-pointers each.