In the Pac-12 opener, UCLA faced Oregon State with a slow start but managed to secure a 69-62 victory, breaking a four-game losing streak. Adem Bona and Dylan Andrews led UCLA with 13 points each. Meanwhile, Oregon defeated USC 82-74, with Kwame Evans Jr. scoring 22 points and Jackson Shelstad contributing 21 points. Freshmen Shelstad and Evans were pivotal in Oregon's win. The halftime score was 33-31 in favor of Oregon against UCLA, with Sebastian Mack hitting a buzzer-beater jumper. Oregon's strong three-point shooting gave them a 49-44 lead over UCLA. Despite UCLA's struggles with three-pointers, they managed to trigger offense with defense, briefly leading 38-37. However, Oregon's back-to-back threes and turnovers quickly shifted the momentum, leading to a 43-42 lead for Oregon. UCLA's poor three-point shooting continued, with only two successful attempts out of 14, compared to Oregon's eight out of 18. The game ended with Oregon defeating UCLA 82-74, with Oregon's perimeter shooting proving to be a significant factor in the victory.
UCLA teetering a bit here, down 51-44 and needs an offensive spark with 8:36 left.
UCLA made almost half its threes in beating Oregon State but has connected on just two of 14 today for 14.3%. Oregon has made eight of 18.
Oregon has made four threes in first nine minutes of this half to take a 49-44 lead. Bruins will have to dig deep for a counter.
And just like that Oregon is back up 43-42 after back-to-back threes and another UCLA turnover.
UCLA playing well on both ends right now, Sebastian Mack roars after floating jumper gives Bruins a 42-37 lead early in second half.
UCLA triggering offense with defense right now as Sebastian Mack steal leads to Dylan Andrews three. Bruins up 38-37.
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At the half: Oregon 33, UCLA 31 UCLA's Sebastian Mack hits a jumper at the buzzer. Ducks hold halftime lead despite major foul trouble for their bigs and a poor offensive hal. Rigsby and Cousinard with eight each to lead Oregon in scoring.
UCLA trails Oregon 33-31 at halftime after Sebastian Mack buries a jumper with three seconds left. Adem Bona has seven points and seven rebounds to lead the Bruins.
Another encouraging performance from Adem Bona, who is playing more controlled and has not committed a foul through first 16 minutes.
Another good post feed to Adem Bona, who gets the layup and is fouled. Bona can put UCLA up by one if he makes the free throw coming out of the timeout.
Oregon heating up from outside and leads 19-15 after making three of six three-pointers.
That's two offensive rebounds for Brandon Williams leading to five points. UCLA up 11-7.
Bona with the two-handed hammer 😤 @UCLAMBB https://t.co/WWmpxQpR7c
Spirited opening four minutes sees Oregon ahead of UCLA 7-4 at the first media timeout. Brennan Rigsby with last five points to push Ducks ahead.
Back in Eugene Oregon basketball is hosting UCLA
Freshmen leading Oregon, while UCLA sees improvement https://t.co/ZJx66kOryy https://t.co/zKnxPXSTQC
For the first time in nearly a month, there was something different about Adem Bona after UCLA's Pac-12 opener. He was able to smile. There was plenty to be pleased about after a 69-62 victory over Oregon State that ended a four-game losing streak. https://t.co/kjBV9d30rP
Oregon beat USC 82-74. Lots of eyes on Bronny James, naturally, but UO's Jackson Shelstad (21 points) and Kwame Evans Jr. (22 points) looked really good. (Note: Shelstad is going to play in the NBA.)
Oregon beat USC 82-74. Lots of eyes on Bronny James, naturally, but UO's Jackson Shelstad (21) and Kwame Evans Jr. (22) looked really good. (Note: Shelstad is going to play in the NBA.)
Freshmen Shelstad and Evans carry Ducks to Pac-12 opening win over USC's star-studded roster https://t.co/taUWfOSYfq
UCLA defeats Oregon State in Pac-12 opener to snap four-game losing streak https://t.co/kjBV9d30rP
UCLA beats Oregon State, 69-62, for its first victory in nearly a month. Adem Bona and Dylan Andrews scored 13 points each to lead five Bruins in double figures.
Adem Bona has 13 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks. UCLA up 65-58 with 44 seconds left.
Make it a 17-2 run for UCLA, up 54-40.
I've got four UCLA offensive rebounds leading to 11 points this half.
UCLA is on a 15-2 run and leads 52-40.
Another offensive rebound by UCLA leads to a three-pointer.
Adem Bona layup gives UCLA a 47-40 lead.
Berke Buyuktuncel corner three-pointer gives UCLA its largest lead at 45-40.
Will McClendon three gives UCLA a 40-38 lead.
UCLA has three baskets and eight points off offensive rebounds in the first 5 minutes 9 seconds of the second half and leads 37-35.
Adem Bona and-one could give UCLA the lead.
Good things happen after offensive rebounds. Adem Bona gets one and Sebastian Mack hits a three. UCLA down 28-27.
Whoever wins UCLA-Oregon State will log its first victory over a major conference opponent this season.
Oregon beats USC 82-74. Kwame Evans Jr. 22 points, 8 rebounds, 5 steals. Jackson Shelstad 21 points.
FINAL: Oregon 82, USC 74 Freshmen Kwame Evans Jr. and Jackson Shelstad with a pair of career-best scoring days with 22 and 21 respectively to lead the Ducks to victory in their Pac-12 debut.
Ball game: Oregon beats USC 82-74 to begin Pac-12 play 1-0. Evans and Shelstad combine for 43 points.
Oregon State leads UCLA 28-24 at halftime… in men’s basketball. https://t.co/pAmMLAU271
UCLA trails Oregon State 28-24 at halftime and Mick Cronin has words for Sebastian Mack after his wild drive to end the half. Bruins shot 31.3% and made 3 of 9 three-pointers while getting outrebounded by 5. Saving grace was committing four fewer turnovers than Beavers.
Brandon Williams with 5 consecutive points and UCLA down 28-24. B-Will needs to play rest of game.
Lazar Stefanovic, stuck in a long shooting slump, buries a three-pointer and UCLA is down 20-16.
KJ Evans has already matched his career-high for threes made in a game with three. He's up to 18 points. USC has scored at will this half though. They've scored 20 points in 8:20. Ducks lead 54-45 with 11:40 left in regulation.
UCLA down 13-9 after Oregon State's 7-2 Chol Marial buries a three-pointer over 7-3 Aday Mara. Bruins shooting 4-17 overall and 0-3 on threes. Not going to get it done.
UCLA starts cold, going one of five, and Berke Buyuktuncel commits a foul and comes out.
Adem Bona offensive rebound leads to dunk and-one.
At the half: Oregon 42, USC 25 Really impressive half on both ends of the court for the Ducks. They've knocked in six threes, while shooting near 50 percent. USC is 7-of-22 from the field and has 10 turnovers. Shelstad with 12 to lead all scorers at the half.
More hot perimeter shooting momentarily pushed Oregon's lead back to double-figures. They lead USC 20-11 with 7:44 left in the first half. Ducks have not made a two-point shot in nearly 10 minutes. Last 15 points have come from three (four makes) or from the foul line.
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