Preview: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Oregon Ducks Basketball Game
The Penn State Nittany Lions will face off against the Oregon Ducks in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday at 3 p.m. EST. Oregon enters the game on a 10-game losing streak, while Penn State has struggled in Big Ten play with a 2-12 record.
The Ducks have a 7-6 record at home and have won one game decided by less than 4 points. On the other hand, the Nittany Lions have a 6-12 record against opponents with a winning record and have given up an average of 9.6 made 3-pointers per game.
Key players for Oregon include Nathan Bittle, who averages 16.6 points and 6.7 rebounds, and Kwame Evans Jr., who has been averaging 12.0 points in the last 10 games. For Penn State, Freddie Filione V leads the team with an average of 14.6 points, while Josh Reed has been averaging 13.6 points in the last 10 games.
In their last 10 games, the Ducks have struggled, averaging 64.3 points per game and shooting 40.4% from the field. Meanwhile, the Nittany Lions have a 2-8 record in their last 10 games, averaging 72.4 points per game and shooting 47.0% from the field.
The matchup between Penn State and Oregon will be their first meeting this season in conference play. Both teams will be looking to secure a much-needed win in this game.