Badgers Head West for Wednesday Night Battle with Oregon

Wisconsin men's basketball team looks to build on recent win as they take on the Ducks in Eugene

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team is heading out west for a matchup against the Oregon Ducks on Wednesday night. The Badgers are coming off a win over Iowa and will be looking to build momentum as they continue their road trip. Oregon has won two of their last three games and will be a tough opponent, led by center Nate Bittle and forward Kwame Evans Jr.

Why it matters

This game is an important non-conference matchup for both teams as they look to improve their records and build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The Badgers will be looking to avenge their overtime loss to Oregon last year, while the Ducks will be seeking a marquee win over a Big Ten opponent.

The details

The Badgers (19-8, 11-5 Big Ten) are coming off an 84-71 win over Iowa on Sunday, where they rallied from a nine-point deficit in the first half. Wisconsin has now scored 80 or more points in 17 games this season and is undefeated in those contests. Oregon (10-17, 3-13 Big Ten) is led by Nate Bittle, who is averaging 16.7 points and 7 rebounds per game, and Kwame Evans Jr., who has been playing well of late.

  • The Badgers and Ducks have met twice in the last three seasons, once in Madison and once in Eugene.
  • Wisconsin topped Oregon at the Matthew Knight Arena two years prior in the NIT Semifinals, 61-58.
  • Wednesday will be just the third time UW has played in Eugene, with the only other matchup coming on Nov. 24, 1990, in a 72-70 Badger win.

The players

Nate Bittle

The starting center for the Oregon Ducks, averaging 16.7 points and 7 rebounds per game.

Kwame Evans Jr.

The starting forward for the Oregon Ducks, who has been playing well of late, averaging 12.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

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What’s next

The Badgers will close their annual west coast trip on Saturday against Washington. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. CT and 1 p.m. PT, and it'll be UW's first contest at Washington since 1955.

The takeaway

This game is an important non-conference matchup for both teams as they look to improve their records and build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The Badgers will be looking to avenge their overtime loss to Oregon last year, while the Ducks will be seeking a marquee win over a Big Ten opponent.