Weber State faces off against No. 9 Oregon in thrilling non-conference showdown
- Oregon Ducks defeated Weber State by a score of 89-49 in Eugene, Oregon.
- Jackson Shelstad led the Ducks with 16 points while Weber State's Blaise Threatt scored 15 points.
- The Ducks continued their strong performance to wrap up non-conference play, looking towards future games.
In Eugene, Oregon, on December 29, 2024, the No. 9 ranked Oregon Ducks faced off against Weber State in a non-conference basketball matchup. Oregon secured a commanding victory, finishing the game with an 89-49 scoreline. This match marked the first encounter of the season between the two teams, with the Ducks looking to bolster their top-10 resume while Weber State sought to challenge a ranked opponent before the start of their conference play in the Big Sky. Sophomore guard Jackson Shelstad played a pivotal role in the game, leading the Ducks with 16 points. He opened the scoring early with a three-pointer and contributed significantly to Oregon's offensive efforts throughout the match. Brandon Angel also had an impressive performance, going perfect from the field at 5 for 5 and adding 14 points along with seven rebounds. Jadrian Tracey contributed another 14 points, while TJ Bamba and Kwame Evans Jr. chipped in 10 points each. In contrast, Blaise Threatt led Weber State with 15 points, but his efforts were not enough to overcome the Ducks' dominance. The Ducks established an early lead, never trailing after Shelstad's three-pointer put them ahead 3-2. Weber State managed to cut the lead to 14-9 at one point, but Oregon responded with a decisive 16-4 run, highlighted by emphatic dunks from Supreme Cook and Evans. By halftime, Oregon had built a solid 40-23 lead, shooting at an impressive 53% from the field. In the second half, the Ducks continued to assert their superiority, starting with a quick 10-0 run to extend their lead further. Weber State struggled with turnovers, committing 18 which allowed Oregon to capitalize for 27 points. The Wildcats only managed to turn 11 Oregon turnovers into five points for themselves. This game served as a final test for Weber State before they began their Big Sky Conference schedule with three consecutive road games, while Oregon looked ahead to hosting No. 24 Illinois for a rematch of sorts that could further verify their positioning as a contender within the Big Ten conference.