Eugene On Sunday, No. 9 Oregon defeated Weber State 89-49 behind 16 points from sophomore guard Jackson Shelstad.
For the Ducks (12-1), Brandon Angel scored 14 points and pulled down seven rebounds while shooting 5 for 5 from the field. TJ Bamba and Kwame Evans Jr. each scored ten points, and Jadrian Tracey contributed fourteen points for Oregon.
Weber State (6–8) had 15 points from Blaise Threatt.
Shelstad’s 3-pointer in the first few minutes put the Ducks ahead 3-2, and they never looked back. Shelstad shot 53% from the field and scored nine points in the first half to give Oregon a 40–23 advantage.
The Ducks went on a 10-0 run after Angel scored the first five points of the second half.
Key Takeaways
Weber State: As a last test before Big Sky play begins with three straight away games, the Wildcats took on their first ranked opponent of the season.
Oregon: The Ducks finished their nonconference play with a third consecutive victory, bolstering their resume in the top 10. Oregon has established itself as a Big Ten contender, but when No. 24 Illinois comes to town on Thursday, it will be put to the test immediately.
Crucial Point
Six minutes into the game, Weber State scored five points in a row to cut Oregon’s advantage to 14-9. The Ducks then went on a 16-4 run to win the game. With 4:47 remaining in the first half, Supreme Cook and Evans started the run with consecutive dunks, and Shelstad finished it with a jumper to put Oregon ahead 30–13.
Important Stat
The Ducks scored 27 points as a result of Weber State’s 18 turnovers. Only 11 Oregon turnovers were converted into five points by the Wildcats.
Next Up
Weber State: On Thursday, the Wildcats play their first Big Sky game against Northern Colorado.
Oregon: On Thursday, the Ducks will host Illinois.
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