NCAAB · Final

Oregon Ducks Defeat Wisconsin Badgers 85-71

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 11:00 PM ET · Matthew Knight Arena

Oregon Ducks 85, Wisconsin Badgers 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Oregon Ducks?

Oregon Ducks beat Wisconsin Badgers 85-71 at Matthew Knight Arena on February 25, 2026.

Who was favored in Wisconsin Badgers vs Oregon Ducks?

Wisconsin Badgers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -270 (about 73% implied). The underdog won.

The Oregon Ducks secured a significant victory against the Wisconsin Badgers, finishing the game with a final score of 85-71. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased Oregon's ability to rebound from a challenging season, improving their record to 12-17 while Wisconsin fell to 19-10.

In terms of recent form, the Ducks had struggled in their last ten games, with a record of 2-8 prior to this matchup. They had averaged 63.9 points scored per game while allowing 74.1 points. However, they managed to break a losing streak with a win against the USC Trojans just days before this game. On the other hand, the Badgers were performing well, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games and an impressive scoring average of 83.8 points, though they allowed 77.2 points on average.

Oregon's home record stood at 11-17, with a more challenging away record of 1-3 in their last five games. Conversely, Wisconsin had a strong away record of 5-1, showcasing their ability to compete outside their home venue. This game marked a reversal of fortunes for Oregon, who had lost to Wisconsin in their previous meeting on February 22, 2025, where they fell 77-73.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is always a critical factor in determining team performance. The market had priced the Ducks as underdogs with a spread of 5.5 points in favor of the Badgers, according to DraftKings, who also set the total at 152.5 points.

The game took place at the Matthew Knight Arena under standard conditions for college basketball, with fans eager to see if Oregon could capitalize on their home court advantage. As the game progressed, viewers saw key scoring plays from both teams, but it was Oregon's late-game execution that sealed their victory. Notable moments included Drew Carter making crucial free throws and Takai Simpkins hitting a significant three-pointer, contributing to the Ducks' strong finish.

Overall, this game was a testament to Oregon's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, while Wisconsin will need to reassess their strategies following this unexpected loss.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WIS -5.5	152.5 o -108 / u -112	Wisconsin Badgers -270 · Oregon Ducks +220

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Leaders

PointsNate Bittle20Oregon Ducks
AssistsNate Bittle5Oregon Ducks
ReboundsNate Bittle6Oregon Ducks
PointsJohn Blackwell22Wisconsin Badgers
AssistsNick Boyd7Wisconsin Badgers
ReboundsAleksas Bieliauskas9Wisconsin Badgers

Recent form

Oregon Ducks

Last 10: 2-8Streak W163.9 scored · 74.1 allowed per game1-5 at home

W71-70at USC TrojansFeb 21
L44-61vs Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 18
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

Wisconsin Badgers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W183.8 scored · 77.2 allowed per game2-2 away

W84-71vs Iowa HawkeyesFeb 22
L69-86at Ohio State BuckeyesFeb 18
W92-71vs Michigan State SpartansFeb 14
W92-90at Illinois Fighting IlliniFeb 11
L77-78at Indiana HoosiersFeb 7
W92-82vs Ohio State BuckeyesJan 31
W67-63vs Minnesota Golden GophersJan 29
L71-73vs USC TrojansJan 25
W98-71at Penn State Nittany LionsJan 23
W96-87vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsJan 17

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	Wisconsin Badgers	Oregon Ducks
Field goals	22-66	28-54
Field goal %	33	52
Three-pointers	14-45	9-19
Three-point %	31	47
Free throws	13-16	20-25
Free throw %	81	80
Rebounds	39	35
Offensive rebounds	16	5
Defensive rebounds	23	30
Assists	17	19
Steals	4	8
Blocks	1	8
Turnovers	12	8
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	24
Fast-break points	4	17
Points in the paint	16	34
Fouls	18	11
Largest lead	9	16
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	54	33

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-42Sean Stewart makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half47-42Aleksas Bieliauskas makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nick Boyd assists)
2nd Half47-44Kwame Evans Jr. makes layup (Nate Bittle assists)
2nd Half47-45Kwame Evans Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half47-47Dezdrick Lindsay makes layup (Takai Simpkins assists)
2nd Half47-48Nate Bittle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-49Nate Bittle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-51Takai Simpkins makes layup (Dezdrick Lindsay assists)
2nd Half49-51Braeden Carrington makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half49-52Dezdrick Lindsay makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-54Wei Lin makes layup
2nd Half49-56Sean Stewart makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Takai Simpkins assists)
2nd Half49-58Wei Lin makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half51-58Austin Rapp makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-58Austin Rapp makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-60Sean Stewart makes 3-foot dunk (Dezdrick Lindsay assists)
2nd Half51-61Takai Simpkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-62Takai Simpkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-62Nick Boyd makes 6-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half56-62John Blackwell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nick Boyd assists)
2nd Half56-65Takai Simpkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Drew Carter assists)
2nd Half59-65Braeden Carrington makes 25-foot three point jumper (John Blackwell assists)
2nd Half59-67Nate Bittle makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half59-68Kwame Evans Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-69Kwame Evans Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-72Dezdrick Lindsay makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half61-72Nolan Winter makes 1-foot dunk (Nick Boyd assists)
2nd Half64-72Braeden Carrington makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nick Boyd assists)
2nd Half64-75Kwame Evans Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Takai Simpkins assists)
2nd Half66-75Nolan Winter makes driving layup (Nick Boyd assists)
2nd Half66-76Takai Simpkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-77Takai Simpkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-78Drew Carter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-79Drew Carter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-80Nate Bittle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-80John Blackwell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Zach Kinziger assists)
2nd Half69-81Kwame Evans Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-82Kwame Evans Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-85Takai Simpkins makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nate Bittle assists)
2nd Half71-85Hayden Jones makes 0-foot tip in layup