UCLA Bruins Dominate Oregon Ducks 78-52 in Pac-12 Showdown
LOS ANGELES — The UCLA Bruins showcased their dominance in college basketball with a decisive 78-52 victory over the No. 16 Oregon Ducks on Thursday night at Pauley Pavilion. Led by Eric Dailey Jr., who scored 21 points on an impressive 8-of-9 shooting performance, UCLA secured its fifth consecutive win, solidifying their position as a contender in the Big Ten.
The Bruins, now 16-6 overall and 7-4 in the conference, established control from the outset, consistently building their lead throughout the game. Dylan Andrews and Tyler Bilodeau each contributed with 15 points, marking a successful return for Bilodeau after missing the previous game due to an ankle injury. The team displayed strong shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 23 three-pointers.
Oregon, falling to 16-5 overall and 5-5 in the conference, struggled to keep pace with the Bruins. Despite showing improvement in the second half with a 50% shooting performance, the Ducks faced challenges, particularly from beyond the three-point line, where they converted only 4 of 23 attempts. Nate Bittle led Oregon with 13 points, while Keeshawn Barthelemy and TJ Bamba added 12 and 11 points, respectively.
A critical moment came when the Ducks narrowed the gap to 10 points early in the second half. However, UCLA quickly responded with a devastating 22-4 run, effectively sealing the game and leaving fans jubilant.
Looking ahead, Oregon will host Nebraska on Sunday, while UCLA prepares for a high-stakes matchup against No. 7 Michigan State on Tuesday. The Bruins aim to continue their impressive form and challenge for top rankings as the season progresses.
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