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Oregon Ducks Aim for Big Ten Road Sweep at Rutgers
5 Jan
Summary
- Oregon seeks to complete a two-game Big Ten road sweep.
- Key player Jackson Shelstad is sidelined with a hand injury.
- Rutgers aims for its first conference win after blowing a lead.
Oregon is set to complete their initial two-game Big Ten road swing with a matchup against Rutgers on Monday. The Ducks achieved a 64-54 victory on Friday at Maryland, playing without their preseason All-Big Ten point guard, Jackson Shelstad.
Shelstad, who averages 15.6 points per game, is sidelined due to a recurring right hand injury. His absence was noticeable, but the team adapted, controlling the tempo in a half-court game. Should he remain unavailable, Wei Lin is expected to step in as the starting point guard.
The Scarlet Knights, sharing the Big Ten basement, are desperate for their first conference win. They recently lost to Ohio State after holding a 15-point lead in the first half, highlighting defensive struggles. Rutgers' leading scorer, Dylan Grant, and Tariq Francis, who has averaged 23.3 points in his last three games, will be crucial in their effort to secure a home victory.
