NCAAB · Final

Oregon Ducks Edge Rice Owls in Close Contest

Friday, November 7, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Matthew Knight Arena

Oregon Ducks 67, Rice Owls 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Rice Owls vs Oregon Ducks?

Oregon Ducks beat Rice Owls 67-63 at Matthew Knight Arena on November 7, 2025.

The Oregon Ducks secured a narrow victory over the Rice Owls, finishing the game with a score of 67-63 at the Matthew Knight Arena. This matchup showcased the Ducks' strong home performance, as they improved their record to 3-0 for the season, while the Owls fell to 1-2. The Ducks have been on a solid run, boasting a 9-1 record over their last ten games, with their most recent victory against the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors on November 5, where they won 60-59. In contrast, the Owls have struggled recently, holding a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, although they did manage to secure a convincing win against the College of Biblical Studies Ambassadors, winning 109-38 in their previous outing.

At home, the Ducks have been particularly formidable, with a perfect 6-0 record, while the Owls have struggled on the road, holding an 0-4 away record. The Ducks' scoring average over their last five games stands at 69.8 points, with an average of 65.8 points allowed. Meanwhile, the Owls have averaged 71.4 points scored in their last five games, but have allowed 66.6 points.

In terms of previous meetings, this was a significant encounter, as both teams looked to establish momentum early in the season. The Ducks' recent form included a strong showing against Michigan State and Indiana, where they demonstrated their ability to compete against tough opponents. The Owls, however, have faced a mix of results, with more losses than wins in their recent matchups, which included a narrow defeat to the Charlotte 49ers.

Injuries were not mentioned in the block, indicating that both teams likely fielded their full rosters. The market had favored the Ducks heavily, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting strong confidence in their ability to secure a victory on their home court.

The game conditions were typical for a November evening in Oregon, with the home crowd providing a supportive atmosphere for the Ducks. Fans witnessed a tightly contested match, with key moments including free throws from Nate Bittle and Jackson Shelstad, which helped the Ducks maintain their lead in the closing minutes. The scoring plays highlighted the intensity of the final moments, with Nick Anderson and Andrew Akuchie contributing crucial points for their respective teams.

Viewers should have noted the strategic plays and defensive efforts from both sides, as the Ducks relied on their home-court advantage to edge out the Owls in a closely fought battle.

Leaders

PointsNate Bittle25Oregon Ducks
AssistsTakai Simpkins5Oregon Ducks
ReboundsNate Bittle8Oregon Ducks
PointsTrae Broadnax17Rice Owls
AssistsJalen Smith5Rice Owls
ReboundsStephen Giwa9Rice Owls

Recent form

Oregon Ducks

Last 10: 9-1Streak W174.4 scored · 67.3 allowed per game6-0 at home

W60-59vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsNov 5
L64-74at Michigan State SpartansMar 14
W72-59vs Indiana HoosiersMar 13
W80-73at Washington HuskiesMar 9
W73-64vs Indiana HoosiersMar 5
W82-61vs USC TrojansMar 1
W77-73at Wisconsin BadgersFeb 22
W80-78at Iowa HawkeyesFeb 20
W75-57vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsFeb 17
W81-75vs Northwestern WildcatsFeb 12

Rice Owls

Last 10: 2-8Streak W173.1 scored · 69.9 allowed per game0-4 away

W109-38vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsNov 5
L61-64vs Charlotte 49ersMar 12
L59-63vs Wichita State ShockersMar 7
L56-84at UTSA RoadrunnersMar 2
L72-84at Memphis TigersFeb 27
W71-50vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 22
L89-90vs UAB BlazersFeb 20
L78-81at Tulane Green WaveFeb 15
L61-67vs North Texas Mean GreenFeb 12
L75-78at Charlotte 49ersFeb 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
South Florida	25-9	-	15-3
Tulsa	30-8	2	13-5
Wichita State	24-12	2	13-5
UAB	20-12	4	11-7
North Texas	19-14	6	9-9
Florida Atlantic	18-15	6	9-9
Charlotte	17-17	6	9-9
Tulane	18-15	7	8-10
Temple	16-16	7	8-10
Memphis	13-19	7	8-10
Rice	13-18	8	7-11
East Carolina	11-20	9	6-12
UTSA	5-25	14	1-17
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	Rice Owls	Oregon Ducks
Field goals	22-62	17-52
Field goal %	35	33
Three-pointers	11-27	7-28
Three-point %	41	25
Free throws	8-11	26-38
Free throw %	73	68
Rebounds	36	43
Offensive rebounds	14	16
Defensive rebounds	22	27
Assists	11	12
Steals	7	8
Blocks	2	9
Turnovers	14	12
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	20
Fast-break points	11	10
Points in the paint	16	20
Fouls	29	14
Largest lead	8	9

How the scoring went

2nd Half37-33Nate Bittle made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-34Nate Bittle made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-35Nate Bittle made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-36Nate Bittle made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-38Nate Bittle made Layup. Assisted by Jackson Shelstad.
2nd Half38-38Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-40Takai Simpkins made Jumper.
2nd Half40-40Stephen Giwa made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half40-41Wei Lin made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-42Wei Lin made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-44Sean Stewart made Layup.
2nd Half40-46Kwame Evans Jr. made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half40-49Kwame Evans Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Shelstad.
2nd Half43-49Jalen Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jimmy Oladokun Jr..
2nd Half43-52Dezdrick Lindsay made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Takai Simpkins.
2nd Half45-52Jimmy Oladokun Jr. made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half46-52Jimmy Oladokun Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-52Jalen Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trae Broadnax.
2nd Half49-54Nate Bittle made Layup. Assisted by Wei Lin.
2nd Half50-54Stephen Giwa made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-55Sean Stewart made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-56Sean Stewart made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-56Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-56Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-57Nate Bittle made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-58Nate Bittle made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-59Jackson Shelstad made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-60Jackson Shelstad made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-60Nick Anderson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Smith.
2nd Half55-61Nate Bittle made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-62Kwame Evans Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-63Kwame Evans Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-63Nick Anderson made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-63Trae Broadnax made Jumper.
2nd Half58-64Nate Bittle made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-65Nate Bittle made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-65Nick Anderson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Smith.
2nd Half61-66Jackson Shelstad made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-67Jackson Shelstad made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-67Andrew Akuchie made Layup.