EUGENE, Ore. — In an impressive display, Jackson Shelstad, a sophomore guard, led No. 9 Oregon to a commanding 89-49 win over Weber State on Sunday, contributing 16 points to the scoreboard.
Brandon Angel made a significant impact, going 5 for 5 from the field and scoring 14 points, alongside collecting seven rebounds for the Ducks, who improved their record to 12-1. Jadrian Tracey also chipped in with 14 points, while teammates TJ Bamba and Kwame Evans Jr. each added 10 points.
For Weber State, Blaise Threatt was the standout performer, tallying 15 points, but it wasn’t enough to challenge the Ducks’ dominance.
Oregon gained the lead early on when Shelstad sank a three-pointer, putting the Ducks ahead 3-2 just minutes into the match. Shelstad’s scoring prowess was evident as he netted nine points in the first half, which saw Oregon shooting 53% from the field and finishing with a 40-23 advantage at halftime.
To begin the second half, Angel scored the first five points, igniting a 10-0 run that further distanced Oregon from their opponents.
**Takeaways:**
Weber State encountered its first ranked challenger of the season, serving as a pivotal match ahead of their Big Sky conference play that involves three subsequent road games.
Meanwhile, Oregon solidified its standing as a top-10 team with their third consecutive win, concluding nonconference play. The Ducks are positioning themselves as serious contenders as they prepare to welcome No. 24 Illinois on Thursday.
**Key Moment:**
After a brief surge from Weber State, cutting Oregon’s lead to 14-9 six minutes into the game, the Ducks answered decisively by launching a 16-4 run. Supreme Cook and Evans ignited the momentum with consecutive dunks, and Shelstad finished the rally with a jumper, extending the lead to 30-13 with just under five minutes remaining in the first half.
**Key Stat:**
Weber State’s performance was hindered by 18 turnovers, which resulted in 27 points for Oregon. The Wildcats could only muster five points from the 11 turnovers committed by the Ducks.
**Upcoming Matches:**
Weber State will begin its Big Sky campaign on the road against Northern Colorado on Thursday.
Oregon, on the other hand, is set to host Illinois on the same day.
