Utah State at Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. (Interstat) — The Oregon Ducks women’s basketball team remained undefeated Sunday, using a dominant defensive performance to overwhelm the Utah State Aggies 70-34 at Matthew Knight Arena.
Oregon improved to 6-0 on the season, while Utah State fell to an even 3-3.
The Ducks seized control of the game with a suffocating defensive effort, forcing the Aggies into 24 turnovers and converting those mistakes into 29 points. Oregon also tallied 18 steals, doubling Utah State’s total of eight. The Aggies’ offensive struggles were profound, shooting just 26.3 percent from the floor and a dismal 5.6 percent from three-point range, making only one of their 18 attempts.
Utah State’s offense never found a rhythm, scoring only nine points in the first quarter and six in the third. Oregon, meanwhile, steadily built its lead, outscoring the Aggies in every period. A 23-point third quarter for the Ducks effectively put the game out of reach.
Mia Jacobs led a balanced Oregon scoring attack with 11 points and seven rebounds. Sarah Rambus and Katie Fiso each added 13 points. Fiso filled the stat sheet with six rebounds and six assists, while Rambus contributed four rebounds and two assists. Janiyah Williams also reached double figures for the Ducks with 12 points and five rebounds.
For Utah State, Aaliyah Gayles was the lone player to score in double digits, finishing with 11 points and four rebounds. The Aggies were hampered by their inability to handle Oregon’s defensive pressure and their cold shooting from the perimeter.
A crowd of 4,645 watched as the Ducks consistently generated easier opportunities, outscoring Utah State 38-24 in the paint and dishing out 18 assists compared to the Aggies’ eight. Oregon also controlled the glass, pulling down 11 offensive rebounds.
The victory extends Oregon’s strong start to the season as they prepare for a multi-team event in Frisco, Texas, next. Utah State will look to regroup on the road in early December.