Oregon Ducks Defeat Maryland Terrapins 64-54
Friday, January 2, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · XFINITY Center
Oregon Ducks 64, Maryland Terrapins 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Oregon Ducks vs Maryland Terrapins?
Oregon Ducks beat Maryland Terrapins 64-54 at XFINITY Center on January 2, 2026.
Who was favored in Oregon Ducks vs Maryland Terrapins?
Oregon Ducks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at the XFINITY Center, the Oregon Ducks triumphed over the Maryland Terrapins with a final score of 64-54. This victory marked Oregon's second consecutive win and improved their record to 9-6, while Maryland fell to 7-8 on the season.
The Ducks entered the game with a recent record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they have shown improvement, winning their last match against the Omaha Mavericks with a score of 80-57. Oregon's average scoring during this stretch was 80.6 points per game, while they allowed 76.7 points. Conversely, Maryland's recent form was slightly better at 5-5 in their last ten games, but they have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 82.9 points per game, which is significantly higher than their scoring average of 77.2.
At home, Maryland had a record of 4-1 in their last five games, while their away performance was notably weaker at 1-4. In contrast, Oregon had a balanced home and away record, with a 4-4 mark at home and 0-2 on the road prior to this game. This fixture was particularly interesting as it was a rematch of their previous encounter in the 2025 season, where Oregon also came out on top, winning 83-79.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but any absence of key players could have impacted the teams' performances. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Oregon favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 146.5. The odds reflected a close contest, with Maryland at +100 on the moneyline and Oregon at -120.
The game conditions were typical for a winter matchup, with both teams needing to adapt to the environment at the XFINITY Center. As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a series of critical scoring plays in the second half that highlighted Oregon's ability to capitalize on free throws and maintain their lead. David Coit contributed to the Ducks' scoring by making crucial free throws, while Takai Simpkins added a notable dunk that further extended their advantage.
Overall, this game showcased Oregon's resilience and ability to execute under pressure, while Maryland will need to address their defensive struggles moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ORE -1.5 | 146.5 o -112 / u -108 | Oregon Ducks -120 · Maryland Terrapins +100 |
Leaders
- PointsSolomon Washington17Maryland Terrapins
- AssistsDarius Adams3Maryland Terrapins
- ReboundsSolomon Washington12Maryland Terrapins
- PointsTakai Simpkins16Oregon Ducks
- AssistsTakai Simpkins4Oregon Ducks
- ReboundsKwame Evans Jr.8Oregon Ducks
Recent form
Maryland Terrapins
Last 10: 5-5Streak W177.2 scored · 82.9 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W73-58vs Old Dominion MonarchsDec 28
- L72-80at Virginia CavaliersDec 20
- L83-101vs Michigan WolverinesDec 14
- L64-83at Iowa HawkeyesDec 6
- W89-63vs Wagner SeahawksDec 3
- L72-105at Alabama Crimson TideNov 27
- L61-100at Gonzaga BulldogsNov 26
- W74-67vs UNLV RebelsNov 25
- W95-90vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 20
- W89-82at Marquette Golden EaglesNov 15
Oregon Ducks
Last 10: 4-6Streak W180.6 scored · 76.7 allowed per game0-2 away
- W80-57vs Omaha MavericksDec 29
- L82-91vs Gonzaga BulldogsDec 21
- W94-69vs Portland PilotsDec 18
- W104-62vs UC Davis AggiesDec 13
- L63-74at UCLA BruinsDec 6
- L77-82vs USC TrojansDec 3
- L66-76at Creighton BluejaysNov 27
- L80-97vs San Diego State AztecsNov 26
- L73-84vs Auburn TigersNov 25
- W87-75vs Oregon State BeaversNov 18
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 | Oregon Ducks | Maryland Terrapins |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-47 | 18-65 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 28 |
| Three-pointers | 5-16 | 7-35 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 20 |
| Free throws | 13-21 | 11-14 |
| Free throw % | 62 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 33 | 21 |
| Assists | 12 | 7 |
| Steals | 4 | 6 |
| Blocks | 7 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 5 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 12 |
| Fouls | 12 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 92 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half30-22Takai Simpkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Wei Lin assists)
- 1st Half30-25Darius Adams makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 1st Half32-25Kwame Evans Jr. makes layup (Dezdrick Lindsay assists)
- 1st Half32-26Solomon Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half32-27Solomon Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half33-27Takai Simpkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half34-27Takai Simpkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-29Solomon Washington makes layup
- 2nd Half36-29Nate Bittle makes layup
- 2nd Half36-31Darius Adams makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half37-31Kwame Evans Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-33Darius Adams makes layup
- 2nd Half39-33Takai Simpkins makes layup
- 2nd Half41-33Kwame Evans Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half41-35Solomon Washington makes layup
- 2nd Half41-36Darius Adams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-38Solomon Washington makes 19-foot pullup jump shot (Darius Adams assists)
- 2nd Half43-38Takai Simpkins makes layup
- 2nd Half43-39Andre Mills makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-40Andre Mills makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-43Elijah Saunders makes 23-foot three point jumper (David Coit assists)
- 2nd Half45-43Sean Stewart makes 5-foot hook shot (Nate Bittle assists)
- 2nd Half48-43Jamari Phillips makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half48-45Andre Mills makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-45Jamari Phillips makes 29-foot three point jumper (Nate Bittle assists)
- 2nd Half52-45Nate Bittle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-45Kwame Evans Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-45Takai Simpkins makes 2-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half55-48Isaiah Watts makes 25-foot three point jumper (Darius Adams assists)
- 2nd Half57-48Nate Bittle makes layup (Kwame Evans Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half58-48Takai Simpkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-49David Coit makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half58-50David Coit makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half58-51David Coit makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half59-51Nate Bittle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-51Nate Bittle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-51Wei Lin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-51Wei Lin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-51Takai Simpkins makes 4-foot dunk (Nate Bittle assists)
- 2nd Half64-54Isaiah Watts makes 32-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Maryland Terrapins, below favours Oregon Ducks.
Venue
- XFINITY CenterCollege Park, MD
- Attendance11291
- OfficialsPaul Szelc, Jeffrey Anderson, Owen Shortt
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