In a challenging Pac-12 basketball matchup, the Oregon Ducks faced a tough loss against the Colorado Buffaloes with a final score of 86-70. The game, which took place in Boulder, saw the Ducks struggling on defense throughout the match, which Coach Dana Altman had previously harped on. Altman had emphasized the importance of rebounding and defense prior to the game, noting that if Colorado scored in the 80s, Oregon would likely not win. Despite Altman's focus, the Ducks were outperformed on the boards and suffered from turnovers and missed free throws, leading to a performance that would have Altman, as predicted, 'peeling paint off the walls in Boulder.' Colorado's offense was led by Cody Williams, who scored a career-high 23 points, and KJ Simpson, who added 20 points, his most against Oregon. Tristan da Silva also contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds. The loss marked Oregon's first in the Pac-12 season and continued their streak of defeats at Colorado's home court, where the Buffaloes have a 9-1 all-time record against the Ducks.
Dana Altman again harping on allowing 80+ points. Oregon 3-4 this season when opponents shoot 50%+ FG.
Final: Colorado 86, Oregon 70 Ducks can’t get it done in Boulder.
Final: 86-70 Colorado | Oregon suffers first Pac-12 loss, again at CU. https://t.co/jlnAFdLMFo
Dana's going to be pissed and he should be. Nothing that Colorado did was unknown or unanticipated. Oregon OK on offense but just plain bad on defense and he's been harping on that for weeks.
Dana Altman said Oregon's awareness of Tristan da Silva, KJ Simpson would be key. Simpson with 20 points, his most vs. Oregon. da Silva 13 & 8. Cody Williams (10/13 FG) with career-high 23. Defense was UO's undoing tonight.
78-66 Colorado 3:36 to go. Barring a miracle Oregon will lose, again, in Boulder.
63-57 Colorado 9:22 to go. 7-0 CU run. Oregon timeout. Tristan da Silva still with 11 & 8 on what was shaping up to be a tough night for him vs. Oregon.
55-54 Oregon 11:50 to go. Ducks forcing the turnovers in the 2nd half.
Oregon and Colorado going at it now on FS1. In second half. One possession game.
Halftime: Colorado leads Oregon 43-34. Colorado is 9-1 all-time at home vs Ducks. Cody Williams has 14 for CU.
Dana Altman said if Colorado scored in the 80s Oregon would not win. Buffs with 43 and counting in first half.
N’Faly Dante in foul trouble… Colorado up 10 in the first half vs Oregon.
Colorado leads 37-29 3:27 1H. Oregon's defense has been awful, losing rebounding battle, turnovers leading to 13-4 CU advantage, and missed FTs. Dana Altman will once again be peeling paint of the walls in Boulder.
Oregon down 18-14 mid 1st. Big sequence with Simpson and da Silva on the bench for Colorado.
On pregame radio Dana Altman is harping on rebounding, even for him. In last season’s embarrassment in Boulder the Ducks were destroyed on the boards.
Blazers start the fourth quarter on an 11-3 run. Game tied at 83 with 9:10 left.