Oregon Snaps 10-Game Skid With 83-72 Win Over Penn State

Bittle and Simpkins combine for 44 points to lead the Ducks

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Nate Bittle and Takai Simpkins each scored 22 points to help Oregon snap a 10-game losing streak with an 83-72 win over Penn State on Saturday. The Ducks (9-16, 2-12 Big Ten) had been without a win since January 2 over Maryland, their only previous Big Ten win of the season. Bittle's 22 points came on 6-of-9 shooting and 8 of 11 at the free-throw line with seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks. Simpkins made 4 of 5 from behind the arc, and all eight of his free throws. Dezdrick Lindsay added 16 points and five assists for Oregon.

Why it matters

The win snaps a 10-game losing streak for Oregon, who had struggled mightily in Big Ten play this season. The Ducks' bench also outscored Penn State 27-5, showing the team's depth was a key factor in the victory.

The details

Simpkins scored 20 in the second half, after shooting 1 of 4 in the first half. He helped the Ducks turn a 38-32 halftime lead into as much as a 15-point second half advantage in which they went on 10-2 and 11-4 runs. Kayden Mingo led the Nittany Lions (11-15, 2-13) with 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting, while Josh Reed added 13 points and Freddie Dilione V had 10 plus three steals.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • Oregon's last win was on January 2, 2026 over Maryland.

The players

Nate Bittle

A key player for Oregon who scored 22 points on 6-of-9 shooting and 8 of 11 at the free-throw line with seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks.

Takai Simpkins

Scored 22 points for Oregon, including 20 in the second half, and made 4 of 5 from behind the arc and all eight of his free throws.

Kayden Mingo

Led Penn State with 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting.

Dezdrick Lindsay

Added 16 points and five assists off the bench for Oregon.

Josh Reed

Scored 13 points for Penn State.

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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 (San Francisco Chronicle)

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Oregon's depth and balanced scoring attack, led by Bittle and Simpkins, were key factors in snapping their 10-game losing streak and picking up a much-needed win over Penn State.