Wednesday, December 4
Los Angeles, CA
7:30 PM
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Southern California
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No. 12 Ranked Ducks Pick Up First Big Ten Win
12/04/24 | Men's Basketball
LOS ANGELES – Oregon escaped Los Angeles with a 68-60 win over USC, despite trailing by seven at halftime.
The Ducks struggled offensively in the first half and shot just 34 percent, connecting on nine field goal attempts. USC didn't shoot it much better, but early surges from Desmond Claude and Chibuzo Agbo gave the Trojans the early edge. Oregon continued to struggle offensively until a 10-0 run midway through the second half. Jackson Shelstad hit 12 free throws and Keeshawn Barthelemy hit four-of-five three pointers to lift the Ducks late.
How It Happened: The Ducks struggled in the first half, hitting just nine field goals for 23 points. Keeshawn Barthelemy was the lone bright spot with 10 points. Both Chibuzo Abgo (14 points) and Desmond Claude (12) reached double-digits in the first half for USC. The Ducks twice fouled Agbo on a three point attempt and he connected on all six free throws. As a team, Oregon turned the ball over nine times, resulting in nine USC points off turnovers.
Shelstad opened the second half with a transition three off a USC turnover and the Ducks started to gain momentum. Despite hitting just one of their next eight shots, Oregon stayed without striking distance with strong defensive play. USC won the next four minutes of play and went up by as many as 10 points at the under-15 media timeout.
Barthelemy again stopped the Trojan run with a three, followed by two free throws after USC head coach Eric Musselman received a technical foul. Down just 38-33, UO continued to feed the hot hand of Barthelemy and Shelstad. Oregon was able to tie the game after a string of free throws and missed shots from the Trojans. Keeshawn Barthelemy knocked down a wide open three to tie it, followed by a Shelstad three to take the lead for the first time since a 2-0 advantage to start the game. Angel made it a 10-zero run and forced USC to call timeout. The Ducks would then pull away for good, connecting on key free throws down the stretch.
Notable: Shelstad set a new career high with 24 points and has now scored 20 or more points three times against USC. Barthelemy added 18 off the bench, hitting six-of-nine field goal attempts. Oregon outscored USC 45-30 in the second half.
Up Next: UO returns to Eugene to host UCLA on Sunday at 3 p.m. PT in Matthew Knight Arena.
The Ducks struggled offensively in the first half and shot just 34 percent, connecting on nine field goal attempts. USC didn't shoot it much better, but early surges from Desmond Claude and Chibuzo Agbo gave the Trojans the early edge. Oregon continued to struggle offensively until a 10-0 run midway through the second half. Jackson Shelstad hit 12 free throws and Keeshawn Barthelemy hit four-of-five three pointers to lift the Ducks late.
How It Happened: The Ducks struggled in the first half, hitting just nine field goals for 23 points. Keeshawn Barthelemy was the lone bright spot with 10 points. Both Chibuzo Abgo (14 points) and Desmond Claude (12) reached double-digits in the first half for USC. The Ducks twice fouled Agbo on a three point attempt and he connected on all six free throws. As a team, Oregon turned the ball over nine times, resulting in nine USC points off turnovers.
Shelstad opened the second half with a transition three off a USC turnover and the Ducks started to gain momentum. Despite hitting just one of their next eight shots, Oregon stayed without striking distance with strong defensive play. USC won the next four minutes of play and went up by as many as 10 points at the under-15 media timeout.
Barthelemy again stopped the Trojan run with a three, followed by two free throws after USC head coach Eric Musselman received a technical foul. Down just 38-33, UO continued to feed the hot hand of Barthelemy and Shelstad. Oregon was able to tie the game after a string of free throws and missed shots from the Trojans. Keeshawn Barthelemy knocked down a wide open three to tie it, followed by a Shelstad three to take the lead for the first time since a 2-0 advantage to start the game. Angel made it a 10-zero run and forced USC to call timeout. The Ducks would then pull away for good, connecting on key free throws down the stretch.
Notable: Shelstad set a new career high with 24 points and has now scored 20 or more points three times against USC. Barthelemy added 18 off the bench, hitting six-of-nine field goal attempts. Oregon outscored USC 45-30 in the second half.
Up Next: UO returns to Eugene to host UCLA on Sunday at 3 p.m. PT in Matthew Knight Arena.
Team Stats
Oregon
USC
FG%
.382
.345
3FG%
.348
.154
FT%
.750
.769
RB
34
35
TO
14
14
STL
9
6
Game Leaders
Pts
24
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
12
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
4
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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