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

Nate Bittle and Takai Simpkins combine for 44 points to lead the Ducks to victory

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Oregon's Nate Bittle and Takai Simpkins each scored 22 points to help the Ducks snap a 10-game losing streak with an 83-72 win over Penn State on Saturday. The victory was Oregon's first Big Ten win of the season.

Why it matters

The win ends a difficult stretch for Oregon, who had not won a game since January 2. The Ducks' ability to bounce back and defeat a conference opponent could provide a much-needed boost of confidence as they look to finish the season strong.

The details

Bittle shot 6-of-9 from the field and 8-of-11 from the free-throw line, adding seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks. Simpkins made 4-of-5 three-pointers and all eight of his free throw attempts, scoring 20 of his 22 points in the second half. Oregon's bench outscored Penn State 27-5, with most of those points coming from Dezdrick Lindsay's 16-point, 5-assist performance.

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

The players

Nate Bittle

Oregon's starting center who scored 22 points on 6-of-9 shooting with seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks.

Takai Simpkins

Oregon's starting guard who scored 22 points, including 4-of-5 from three-point range and 8-of-8 from the free-throw line.

Dezdrick Lindsay

Oregon's reserve guard who scored 16 points and dished out 5 assists off the bench.

Kayden Mingo

Penn State's leading scorer with 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting.

Josh Reed

Penn State's second-leading scorer with 13 points.

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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 ability to snap its 10-game losing streak with a conference win over Penn State could provide a much-needed boost of confidence for the team as they look to finish the season strong. The Ducks' balanced scoring attack, led by Bittle and Simpkins, and strong bench production were key factors in the victory.