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Oregon Handles Utah in Exhibition Behind Bittle, Demir as Shelstad Sidelined

With Jackson Shelstad out, Oregon evaluated its point guard plan, leaning on size.

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Utah Utes guard Terrence Brown (2) drives the ball down the court while guarded by Nevada Wolf Pack guard Tyler Rolison (3) during an NCAA men’s basketball exhibition game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
Utah Utes guard Terrence Brown (2) jumps up to take a shot at the basket during an NCAA men’s basketball exhibition game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

Overview

  • The Ducks beat Utah 73-53 at Matthew Knight Arena, opening with a 17-0 run and controlling the game wire to wire.
  • Nate Bittle posted 20 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, and Ege Demir added 14 points and five rebounds to power the paint.
  • Wei Lin started at point guard in Shelstad’s absence and finished with 10 points and four assists as coaches assess backcourt options.
  • Oregon scored 52 points in the paint and won the boards 48-38, overcoming a cold first half from three before going 4-for-8 from deep after halftime.
  • Availability remains fluid: Shelstad’s broken hand leaves his Nov. 4 status doubtful but undetermined, while Oleksandr Kobzystyi, Efe Vatan, Miles Stewart and JJ Frakes did not play.