COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Interstat) — The Oregon Ducks defeated the Maryland Terrapins 64-54 in a men’s basketball game Friday at Xfinity Center.

Oregon led 34-27 at halftime and maintained its advantage throughout the second half, holding Maryland to an identical 27-point period. Nate Bittle led the Ducks with 16 points and five blocked shots. Takai Simpkins also scored 16 for Oregon.

Solomon Washington paced Maryland with a game-high 17 points. The Terrapins struggled offensively, failing to close the gap after the break before an announced crowd of 11,291.

The victory improved Oregon’s record to 8-6, while Maryland fell to 6-7.