UCLA Bruins Defeat Oregon Ducks 73-57 in NCAAB Clash
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 11:00 PM ET · Matthew Knight Arena
UCLA Bruins 73, Oregon Ducks 57, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UCLA Bruins vs Oregon Ducks?
UCLA Bruins beat Oregon Ducks 73-57 at Matthew Knight Arena on January 28, 2026.
Who was favored in UCLA Bruins vs Oregon Ducks?
UCLA Bruins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at Matthew Knight Arena, the UCLA Bruins secured a 73-57 victory over the Oregon Ducks. This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with UCLA continuing its strong season while Oregon struggled to find form. The Bruins improved their record to 16-6, while the Ducks fell to 8-14.
UCLA entered the game on a two-game winning streak, having won seven of their last ten games, averaging 78.0 points scored and allowing 71.5 points. Their recent form included victories against teams like Northwestern and Purdue, showcasing their offensive capabilities. In contrast, Oregon had lost their last six games, averaging only 59.4 points while allowing 76.6 points in their last five outings. Their last win was against Maryland on January 3, and since then, they have struggled significantly, particularly at home where they have a record of 2-4 in their last six games.
The Bruins have been particularly strong on the road, boasting a home record of 6-0 and an away record of 1-3. This away performance has been crucial for their overall success this season. The Ducks, however, have faced challenges both at home and away, with their home record standing at 8-13 overall.
Historically, this matchup has favored UCLA, as they have won all three of their previous meetings against Oregon, including a 74-63 victory earlier in the season. The Ducks have not been able to secure a win against the Bruins since December 2024, indicating a trend that continued in this latest encounter.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this contest. However, the Ducks' inability to capitalize on home advantage and their recent form likely played a role in the outcome.
The betting market reflected the expectations for this game, with DraftKings listing UCLA as 4.5-point favorites and setting the total at 136.5 points. The odds indicated a strong belief in UCLA's ability to perform well, which they ultimately did.
Conditions for the game were standard for a college basketball matchup, with no unusual weather or venue issues reported. The focus for viewers was on UCLA's offensive execution and Oregon's attempts to break their losing streak. The Bruins' ability to stretch the floor and hit key three-pointers, including contributions from players like Trent Perry and Kwame Evans Jr., proved pivotal in maintaining their lead.
Overall, this game underscored UCLA's position as a competitive force in the NCAAB landscape while highlighting the struggles of the Oregon Ducks as they seek to regain their footing in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UCLA -4.5 | 136.5 o -110 / u -110 | UCLA Bruins -205 · Oregon Ducks +170 |
Leaders
- PointsKwame Evans Jr.24Oregon Ducks
- AssistsSean Stewart3Oregon Ducks
- ReboundsKwame Evans Jr.8Oregon Ducks
- PointsTyler Bilodeau18UCLA Bruins
- AssistsDonovan Dent4UCLA Bruins
- ReboundsEric Dailey Jr.11UCLA Bruins
Recent form
Oregon Ducks
Last 10: 3-7Streak L670.2 scored · 74.2 allowed per game2-4 at home
- 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
- L85-88at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsJan 6
- W64-54at Maryland TerrapinsJan 3
- W80-57vs Omaha MavericksDec 29
- L82-91vs Gonzaga BulldogsDec 21
- W94-69vs Portland PilotsDec 18
UCLA Bruins
Last 10: 7-3Streak W278 scored · 71.5 allowed per game1-3 away
- W71-64vs Northwestern WildcatsJan 24
- W69-67vs Purdue BoilermakersJan 21
- L74-86at Ohio State BuckeyesJan 17
- W71-60at Penn State Nittany LionsJan 15
- W67-55vs Maryland TerrapinsJan 11
- L72-80at Wisconsin BadgersJan 7
- L61-74at Iowa HawkeyesJan 3
- W97-65vs UC Riverside HighlandersDec 23
- W108-87vs Cal Poly MustangsDec 20
- W90-77vs Arizona State Sun DevilsDec 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 | UCLA Bruins | Oregon Ducks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-58 | 21-59 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 36 |
| Three-pointers | 7-18 | 9-32 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 28 |
| Free throws | 20-23 | 6-9 |
| Free throw % | 87 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 25 |
| Assists | 10 | 9 |
| Steals | 4 | 2 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 24 |
| Fouls | 13 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 94 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half36-24Dezdrick Lindsay makes driving layup (Jamari Phillips assists)
- 2nd Half38-24Donovan Dent makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half40-24Donovan Dent makes layup
- 2nd Half42-24Tyler Bilodeau makes layup
- 2nd Half44-24Eric Dailey Jr. makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Donovan Dent assists)
- 2nd Half44-26Kwame Evans Jr. makes 2-foot dunk (Sean Stewart assists)
- 2nd Half44-28Kwame Evans Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half45-28Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-28Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-30Kwame Evans Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half46-31Kwame Evans Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half46-34Drew Carter makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kwame Evans Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half46-36Sean Stewart makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half48-36Donovan Dent makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-38Sean Stewart makes 2-foot hook shot (Drew Carter assists)
- 2nd Half51-38Donovan Dent makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half52-38Donovan Dent makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-38Donovan Dent makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-38Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half55-38Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half55-39Kwame Evans Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-42Jamari Phillips makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half56-42Trent Perry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-42Trent Perry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-44Oleksandr Kobzystyi makes layup
- 2nd Half60-44Trent Perry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Steven Jamerson II assists)
- 2nd Half60-46Kwame Evans Jr. makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half62-46Brandon Williams makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half62-49Kwame Evans Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half63-49Trent Perry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-49Trent Perry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-49Eric Dailey Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-49Eric Dailey Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-49Trent Perry makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-52Dezdrick Lindsay makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half71-52Trent Perry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyler Bilodeau assists)
- 2nd Half71-55Kwame Evans Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sean Stewart assists)
- 2nd Half73-55Tyler Bilodeau makes 9-foot hook shot (Trent Perry assists)
- 2nd Half73-56Sean Stewart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-57Sean Stewart makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Oregon Ducks, below favours UCLA Bruins.
Venue
- Matthew Knight ArenaEugene, OR
- Attendance5721
- OfficialsMike Reed, Jason Phillips, Randy Richardson
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