Oregon extends No. 16 Maryland's skid to 4 games

Ehis Etute's career-high 26 points power Ducks past Terrapins

Feb. 1, 2026 at 12:31am

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Ehis Etute racked up a career-high 26 points and combined with Sofia Bell on a red-hot start to the fourth quarter to power Oregon past No. 16 Maryland 68-61 on Saturday in College Park, Md. Etute shot 10-for-15 from the floor and also nabbed 11 rebounds and three steals, making four straight layup attempts to start the fourth quarter and bring the Ducks within 54-52. Bell then hit three straight 3-pointers to put Oregon ahead for good.

Why it matters

The win extends Maryland's losing streak to four games, as the Terrapins have struggled to find their footing in Big Ten play. Oregon, on the other hand, has now won three in a row and is starting to build momentum heading into the latter part of the season.

The details

Oluchi Okananwa fueled a 14-0 Terrapins run to end the first half, scoring 23 of her game-high 27 points in the opening two quarters to give Maryland a 36-30 lead at the break. However, Oregon stormed back in the fourth quarter, with Etute and Bell leading the charge. The Ducks shot just 2-of-15 from 3-point range, but their strong interior play and timely 3-pointers from Bell proved to be the difference.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 2026 in College Park, Maryland.

The players

Ehis Etute

A standout player for Oregon, Etute scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the win over Maryland.

Sofia Bell

The Oregon guard hit three straight 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help the Ducks take the lead and ultimately win the game.

Oluchi Okananwa

The Maryland star scored a game-high 27 points, with 23 of those coming in the first half to give the Terrapins the lead at the break.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game highlights the continued parity in women's college basketball, as an unranked Oregon team was able to take down a ranked Maryland squad on the road. The Ducks' strong fourth quarter performance and balanced scoring attack proved to be the difference, while the Terrapins' struggles continue as they search for answers during their current losing skid.