NCAAB · Final

Minnesota Dominates Oregon in Convincing Win

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 10:45 PM ET · Matthew Knight Arena

Minnesota Golden Gophers 61, Oregon Ducks 44, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Oregon Ducks?

Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Oregon Ducks 61-44 at Matthew Knight Arena on February 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Oregon Ducks?

Oregon Ducks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup, the Minnesota Golden Gophers triumphed over the Oregon Ducks with a final score of 61-44 at Matthew Knight Arena. This victory marks a continuation of struggles for the Ducks, who have now lost 10 of their last 11 games, while the Golden Gophers are left to reflect on their own challenges despite this win.

Oregon's recent form has been troubling, as they entered this game with a record of 1-9 in their last ten outings. The Ducks had only managed to score an average of 64.1 points while allowing 77.2 points per game during this stretch. Their last victory came against Penn State on February 14, where they won 83-72, but prior to that, they had suffered a series of losses against teams such as Indiana, Purdue, and Iowa. At home, Oregon's record stood at 1-5 over their last six games, and they had struggled significantly in away games, going 0-4.

Minnesota, on the other hand, had a record of 1-9 in their last ten games before this matchup, with their scoring average at 67.5 points and allowing 73.6 points per game. Their recent performance included a narrow win against Michigan State but was marred by losses to teams like Washington and Maryland. The Golden Gophers have also struggled on the road, with a record of 0-5 in away games leading up to this contest, and their overall away record was 1-4.

The two teams had faced each other once previously during the 2025 season, where Minnesota also emerged victorious with a score of 77-69. This history added a layer of pressure on Oregon to perform better in this rematch, but they ultimately fell short.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details regarding player availability, but both teams have faced their share of challenges throughout the season. This often affects team dynamics and performance, particularly in high-stakes games.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Oregon as 3.5-point favorites, with a total set at 136.5. The odds reflected the expectations surrounding the game, indicating a belief that Oregon could bounce back at home, despite their recent form.

The conditions during the game were typical for a late February matchup, with both teams needing to adjust to the arena atmosphere and the expectations of their respective fan bases. Oregon, playing at home, was under pressure to deliver a strong performance, but they struggled to find their rhythm.

As the game progressed, Minnesota took control, with key plays from players like Bobby Durkin, who made a notable 25-foot three-point step back jumpshot, and Langston Reynolds, who contributed significantly with driving layups and free throws. The Golden Gophers built a substantial lead, and despite a late push from Oregon, the Ducks could not close the gap.

Ultimately, this game highlighted the ongoing difficulties for both teams, particularly for Oregon, who will need to regroup and reassess their strategy moving forward. Minnesota, while celebrating this victory, must also consider their own inconsistencies as they aim to build on this win.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ORE -3.5	136.5 o -105 / u -115	Minnesota Golden Gophers +150 · Oregon Ducks -180

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Leaders

PointsNate Bittle15Oregon Ducks
AssistsNate Bittle4Oregon Ducks
ReboundsKwame Evans Jr.9Oregon Ducks
PointsIsaac Asuma15Minnesota Golden Gophers
AssistsIsaac Asuma4Minnesota Golden Gophers
ReboundsGrayson Grove8Minnesota Golden Gophers

Recent form

Oregon Ducks

Last 10: 1-9Streak W164.1 scored · 77.2 allowed per game1-5 at home

W83-72vs Penn State Nittany LionsFeb 14
L74-92at Indiana HoosiersFeb 10
L64-68at Purdue BoilermakersFeb 7
L66-84vs Iowa HawkeyesFeb 2
L57-73vs UCLA BruinsJan 29
L57-72at Washington HuskiesJan 25
L52-68vs Michigan State SpartansJan 21
L71-81vs Michigan WolverinesJan 17
L55-90at Nebraska CornhuskersJan 14
L62-72vs Ohio State BuckeyesJan 9

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Last 10: 1-9Streak L267.5 scored · 73.6 allowed per game0-5 away

L57-69at Washington HuskiesFeb 15
L62-67vs Maryland TerrapinsFeb 8
W76-73vs Michigan State SpartansFeb 5
L75-77at Penn State Nittany LionsFeb 1
L63-67at Wisconsin BadgersJan 29
L57-76vs Nebraska CornhuskersJan 24
L74-82at Ohio State BuckeyesJan 20
L67-77at Illinois Fighting IlliniJan 17
L75-78vs Wisconsin BadgersJan 14
L69-70vs USC TrojansJan 10

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Minnesota Golden Gophers	Oregon Ducks
Field goals	22-55	20-53
Field goal %	40	38
Three-pointers	9-29	2-20
Three-point %	31	10
Free throws	8-10	2-2
Free throw %	80	100
Rebounds	38	28
Offensive rebounds	13	6
Defensive rebounds	25	22
Assists	16	14
Steals	7	8
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	13	12
Team turnovers	2	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	11
Fast-break points	3	4
Points in the paint	22	32
Fouls	9	10
Largest lead	19	2
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	89	6

How the scoring went

1st Half14-11Cade Tyson makes layup
1st Half14-13Sean Stewart makes 1-foot dunk
1st Half16-13Isaac Asuma makes 9-foot floating jump shot
1st Half19-13Isaac Asuma makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Grayson Grove assists)
1st Half22-13Cade Tyson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Grayson Grove assists)
1st Half22-15Nate Bittle makes 5-foot hook shot (Takai Simpkins assists)
1st Half22-17Dezdrick Lindsay makes 0-foot dunk (Takai Simpkins assists)
2nd Half25-17Grayson Grove makes 25-foot three point jumper (Langston Reynolds assists)
2nd Half25-19Dezdrick Lindsay makes driving layup
2nd Half27-19Cade Tyson makes 1-foot dunk (Bobby Durkin assists)
2nd Half27-21Kwame Evans Jr. makes layup (Dezdrick Lindsay assists)
2nd Half29-21Grayson Grove makes layup (Isaac Asuma assists)
2nd Half29-23Nate Bittle makes layup (Kwame Evans Jr. assists)
2nd Half29-25Wei Lin makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Nate Bittle assists)
2nd Half29-27Nate Bittle makes layup (Sean Stewart assists)
2nd Half29-30Kwame Evans Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Oleksandr Kobzystyi assists)
2nd Half31-30Grayson Grove makes 1-foot dunk (Isaac Asuma assists)
2nd Half33-30Isaac Asuma makes driving layup
2nd Half36-30Bobby Durkin makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaac Asuma assists)
2nd Half36-32Nate Bittle makes layup (Kwame Evans Jr. assists)
2nd Half37-32Cade Tyson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-32Kai Shinholster makes 0-foot dunk (Cade Tyson assists)
2nd Half39-34Dezdrick Lindsay makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half39-36Nate Bittle makes 0-foot dunk (Kwame Evans Jr. assists)
2nd Half42-36Bobby Durkin makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cade Tyson assists)
2nd Half43-36Cade Tyson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-36Cade Tyson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-38Sean Stewart makes 8-foot hook shot (Nate Bittle assists)
2nd Half47-38Isaac Asuma makes 25-foot three point jumper (Grayson Grove assists)
2nd Half47-40Kwame Evans Jr. makes layup (Nate Bittle assists)
2nd Half49-40Grayson Grove makes layup (Langston Reynolds assists)
2nd Half49-42Kwame Evans Jr. makes 1-foot dunk (Nate Bittle assists)
2nd Half52-42Bobby Durkin makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half54-42Langston Reynolds makes driving layup
2nd Half55-42Langston Reynolds makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-42Langston Reynolds makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-42Cade Tyson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-42Cade Tyson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-42Grayson Grove makes 25-foot three point jumper (Langston Reynolds assists)
2nd Half61-44Kwame Evans Jr. makes 17-foot jumper