EUGENE, Ore. (Interstat) — Nate Bittle scored 26 points to lead Oregon to an 80-57 victory over Omaha in a nonconference men’s basketball game Sunday at Matthew Knight Arena.

The Ducks (7-6) never trailed, opening a 39-29 halftime lead and extending it after the break. Bittle, a 7-foot center from Central Point, Oregon, added five blocked shots in 26 minutes. Takai Simpkins added 15 points for Oregon.

Tony Osburn led the Mavericks (7-8) with 18 points. Omaha kept pace early but was outscored 41-28 in the second half. Brock Scholl added nine points for the Mavericks.

Attendance was 5,392. Oregon next plays at Maryland on Friday. Omaha opens Summit League play at South Dakota State on Thursday.