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Oregon Ducks Seek to End 10-Game Losing Streak
14 Feb
Summary
- Oregon aims to end a 10-game losing streak against Penn State.
- Key player Jackson Shelstad's season is likely over due to injury.
- Penn State recently secured a crucial Big Ten road victory.
The Oregon Ducks are set to host Penn State on Saturday afternoon in Eugene, Oregon, aiming to break a significant 10-game losing streak. This matchup features two teams at the bottom of the Big Ten Conference standings.
Oregon's season has been hampered by injuries, most notably the season-ending hand injury to star guard Jackson Shelstad. The team has not had its most experienced players on the court together for any conference game. The Ducks recently lost a close contest to No. 12 Purdue, 68-64, and were defeated by Indiana 92-74.
Penn State, conversely, is coming off a 63-60 road victory against Washington, marking their first Big Ten road win of the season. The Nittany Lions are led by their top three scorers, including freshman Kayden Mingo, who has been a consistent performer. Head coach Mike Rhoades highlighted Mingo's competitive spirit and the team's need to support him.
The Ducks' coach, Dana Altman, emphasized the importance of having experienced players like Shelstad, Nate Bittle, and Kwame Evans Jr. on the court together, noting the team's struggles without them.
