Oregon Ducks Narrowly Defeat Penn State 82-81

No. 15 Oregon Ducks narrowly defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 82-81 in a closely contested basketball game on Sunday. Jackson Shelstad led Oregon with 17 points, hitting a crucial jumper with 47 seconds left to secure the win. Oregon, overcoming a nine-point deficit late in the game, benefited from significant contributions across the board, with six players scoring in double figures. Penn State, missing their star point guard Ace Baldwin Jr. due to injury, managed a strong comeback from a 14-point first-half deficit but ultimately fell short. This victory marked Oregon's third consecutive win and their seventh Quadrant 1 win of the season, bolstering their NCAA tournament prospects. Penn State, now on a three-game losing streak, will face another challenge as they prepare to meet Michigan State next.