UCLA Looks to Avoid Road Letdown Against Struggling Oregon

Bruins aim to keep winning without injured guard Skyy Clark as Ducks deal with key injuries

Jan. 28, 2026 at 4:15am

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UCLA, currently 14-6 and 6-3 in the Big Ten, will look to continue its recent strong play when it faces struggling Oregon on the road. The Bruins have won four of their last five games, including victories over ranked Purdue and Northwestern, despite the absence of starting guard Skyy Clark due to a hamstring injury. Oregon, meanwhile, has lost six straight conference games and will be without leading scorers Nate Bittle and Jackson Shelstad due to injuries.

Why it matters

This game is an important conference matchup for both teams, as UCLA tries to solidify its position in the Big Ten standings and Oregon looks to end its losing skid. The Bruins' ability to win without a key player like Clark has been impressive, while the Ducks' struggles with injuries to their top scorers have hampered their season.

The details

Without Clark, who averages 13.5 points and shoots 48.6% from 3-point range, UCLA has relied on strong performances from Trent Perry and Tyler Bilodeau. Perry has averaged 16.2 points over the past six games, including a career-high 30 against Penn State. Bilodeau leads the team in scoring at 18.2 points per game. Oregon, meanwhile, has been hurt by the absences of Bittle (16.3 ppg) and Shelstad (15.6 ppg), and was outrebounded 45-23 in its last game against Washington.

  • UCLA last played on Saturday, January 21, defeating Northwestern 71-64.
  • Oregon last played on Sunday, January 22, losing 72-57 to Washington.
  • This game is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25 in Eugene, Oregon.

The players

Skyy Clark

UCLA's starting guard who has missed the last six games due to a hamstring injury.

Trent Perry

UCLA guard who has stepped up in Clark's absence, averaging 16.2 points over the past six games.

Tyler Bilodeau

UCLA's leading scorer, averaging 18.2 points per game.

Nate Bittle

Oregon's leading scorer at 16.3 points per game, who has missed the past three games with an ankle injury.

Jackson Shelstad

Oregon's second-leading scorer at 15.6 points per game, who has not played since December 28 due to a hand injury.

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What they’re saying

“That we're winning games in this conference without Skyy Clark says something. Nobody wants to be back more than him. ... We're trying to hold down the fort until we can get him back.”

— Mick Cronin, UCLA Head Coach

“Their two big guys had more rebounds than our team. We knew it would be a problem coming in. We didn't anticipate it being that big of a problem.”

— Dana Altman, Oregon Head Coach

What’s next

UCLA will look to continue its strong conference play and solidify its position in the Big Ten standings. Oregon will hope to get its leading scorers back from injury to end its six-game losing streak.

The takeaway

This game showcases the resilience of UCLA in the face of key injuries, as well as the challenges Oregon has faced due to its own injury issues. The outcome could have significant implications for both teams' conference tournament aspirations.