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Oregon upsets No. 16 Maryland behind Etute's big game
Sophomore forward Ehis Etute records career-high 26 points and 11 rebounds in the Ducks' road victory.
Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:23pm
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Sophomore forward Ehis Etute scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Oregon Ducks to a 68-61 upset victory over the 16th-ranked Maryland Terrapins on Saturday night in College Park, Maryland.
Why it matters
This win over a ranked opponent on the road is a significant boost for the Oregon program as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. Etute's breakout performance also establishes him as a rising star in the Pac-12 conference.
The details
Etute shot an efficient 10-of-16 from the field and added two blocks and two steals to his impressive stat line. The Ducks used a balanced scoring attack and stifling defense to overcome a 10-point halftime deficit and pull off the upset over the highly-ranked Terrapins.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
The players
Ehis Etute
A sophomore forward for the Oregon Ducks who recorded a career-high 26 points and 11 rebounds in the upset win over Maryland.
Oregon Ducks
The men's basketball team from the University of Oregon that defeated the 16th-ranked Maryland Terrapins on the road.
Maryland Terrapins
The men's basketball team from the University of Maryland that was ranked 16th nationally but lost at home to Oregon.
What they’re saying
“Ehis really stepped up for us tonight. His energy and production on both ends of the floor was the difference in the game.”
— Dana Altman, Oregon Head Coach
What’s next
Oregon will look to build on this signature win as they continue Pac-12 conference play, while Maryland will try to rebound from the upset loss.
The takeaway
Etute's breakout performance and Oregon's ability to rally from a double-digit halftime deficit on the road against a ranked opponent demonstrates the Ducks' potential to be a factor in the Pac-12 race this season.
