Sophomore guard Jackson Shelstad led No. 9 Oregon to a commanding 89-49 victory over Weber State on Sunday, scoring 16 points.Brandon Angel was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5 and contributing 14 points along with seven rebounds. Jadrian Tracey also added 14 points for the Ducks (12-1), while TJ Bamba and Kwame Evans Jr. chipped in with 10 points each.
For Weber State (6-8), Blaise Threatt was the standout scorer with 15 points.Oregon took control early and never trailed after Shelstad hit a three-pointer to give the Ducks a 3-2 lead. He scored nine points in the first half, helping Oregon establish a 40-23 advantage while shooting 53% from the field.Angel opened the second half with five quick points to spark a 10-0 run for the Ducks.
Takeaways:
Weber State: The Wildcats faced their first ranked opponent of the season, preparing for the upcoming Big Sky play, which will include three straight road games.
Oregon: The Ducks secured their third consecutive victory, enhancing their top-10 credentials as they prepare for a challenging matchup against No. 24 Illinois on Thursday.
Key Moment:After Weber State narrowed the gap to 14-9 early in the game, Oregon responded with a decisive 16-4 run. Supreme Cook and Evans ignited the surge with back-to-back dunks, and Shelstad capped it off with a jumper, extending the lead to 30-13 with 4:47 remaining in the first half.
Key Stat:
Weber State struggled with turnovers, committing 18 that resulted in 27 points for Oregon, while the Wildcats managed to convert just five points from 11 turnovers by the Ducks.
Upcoming Games:
Weber State: The Wildcats will open Big Sky play at Northern Colorado on Thursday.
Oregon: The Ducks are set to host Illinois on Thursday.
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