Oregon Women's Basketball Falls to Indiana 78-62 in Big Ten Tournament

The Oregon women's basketball team faced a disappointing end to its Big Ten Tournament run, losing 78-62 to Indiana in their opening game. The Ducks, seeded eighth, struggled with turnovers, committing 18 that led to 20 points for the Hoosiers. Indiana's Yarden Garzon led the game with 18 points, supported by Shay Ciezki with 17 and Chloe Moore-McNeill with 13. Oregon's offense faltered, with Peyton Scott scoring 16 points and Ehis Etute adding 14 off the bench, but their top scorer, Deja Kelly, managed only seven points. The Ducks' performance raises concerns as they await their NCAA Tournament fate, currently projected as a potential at-large bid. The loss highlights a troubling trend for Oregon, as they were unable to execute effectively under pressure, particularly in the second half.