Oregon edges Iowa 80-78 in nail-biting finish

In a tightly contested matchup, the Oregon Ducks edged the Iowa Hawkeyes 80-78, marking their third consecutive victory. Nate Bittle led Oregon with 21 points and 10 rebounds, including a crucial blocked shot in the final seconds that sealed the win. Iowa's Payton Sandfort scored 25 points, supported by Josh Dix with 19, but the team suffered its eighth loss in ten games. The game featured multiple lead changes, with Iowa making a strong second-half push to come back from an eight-point halftime deficit. Despite their efforts, Iowa's last two attempts to tie or win in the closing moments failed, highlighting their ongoing struggles. Oregon improved to 19-8 overall and 8-8 in the Big Ten, while Iowa fell to 14-12 and 5-10 in conference play.