- Matchup: Rice Owls vs Oregon Ducks
- Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
- Venue: Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
- Broadcast: B1G+
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In a thrilling encounter, the Oregon Ducks (1-0) will host the Rice Owls (1-0) at Matthew Knight Arena this Friday.
In their previous outing, the Rice Owls faced off against the College of Biblical Studies, securing an impressive victory with a score of 109-38. The game saw the Owls committing 18 personal fouls, while their opponents managed 17. From beyond the arc, Rice converted 6 out of 19 attempts. The College of Biblical Studies only managed a free throw rate of 50.0% by sinking 4 of their 8 attempts. Despite securing 19 rebounds (5 offensive, 14 defensive), they did not register any blocks. The Owls notched 4 assists and recorded 9 steals during the game. Defensively, Rice limited their opponents to a shooting percentage of 27.5%, allowing only 14 field goals on 51 attempts. On the boards, Rice excelled, collecting 47 rebounds, with 14 coming from the offensive end. At the charity stripe, they converted 21 of 27 opportunities for a successful rate of 77.8%. Rice finished the game with an efficient 56.7% field goal percentage (38 of 67) while hitting 12 of their 28 shots from three-point range.
Jalen Smith emerged as a standout player, scoring 18 points with an impressive shooting accuracy of 77.8% (7 of 9) while playing for 18 minutes. Although he did not contribute any rebounds, he still managed to assist twice.
Entering this matchup, Rice holds a record of 1-0 for the season. They average a staggering 109.0 points per game, ranking 21st nationally, with a shooting accuracy of 56.7% from the field. The Owls are hitting 42.9% from three-point territory (12 of 28) and 77.8% from the free throw line. So far, Rice has averaged 52.0 rebounds per contest and has dished out 25 assists, ranking 42nd in college basketball for team assists. They average 12.0 turnovers per game and commit 18.0 personal fouls each outing.
Defensively, the Owls are capable of forcing 25.0 turnovers per game while averaging 17.0 personal fouls. They hold opponents to 31.6% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 21st nationally in points per game allowed, at 38.0. The Owls’ defense permits an opponent shooting percentage of 26.9% (14 of 52) and averages 24.0 rebounds per game. They are currently 26th in college basketball for assists surrendered, allowing just 4 assists per game.
In their last match, the Oregon Ducks achieved a narrow victory over Hawaii, finishing with a score of 60-59. In terms of rebounds, Oregon allowed Hawaii to accumulate 36 total rebounds (13 offensive). The Ducks struggled from three-point range, shooting only 18.5% by converting 5 of 27 attempts, while going 12 of 19 from the free throw line (63.2%). Hawaii managed to shoot 21 out of 65 from the field at a rate of 32.3%. The Ducks themselves finished at 36.2% shooting, making 21 out of 58 attempts. From beyond the arc, they made 2 of 16 attempts (12.5%). Consequently, Oregon converted 16 of their free throws at a 61.5% success rate. Hawaii committed 19 fouls, leading to the Ducks taking 26 free throw attempts. The Ducks committed 21 turnovers but managed to secure 8 steals. Oregon recorded a total of 44 rebounds, with 29 being defensive and 15 offensive.
TK Simpkins played a crucial role in this game, achieving 18 points on 7 of 12 shooting (58.3%) and pulled down 3 rebounds. However, he did not register any assists in his 35 minutes on the court.
The Oregon Ducks also have a 1-0 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 36.2% from the field, placing them 305th in the nation. They have scored a total of 60 points this season, averaging 47.0 rebounds per game. The Ducks assist teammates 9.0 times per game, ranking 309th, and they turn the ball over 21.0 times per game. They commit 16.0 personal fouls per outing and hit 61.5% from the free throw line.
Defensively, Oregon allows opponents an average of 18.5% from three-point range (5 of 27) and 63.2% from the charity stripe. They permit 8.0 assists and 41.0 rebounds each game, ranking 90th and 292nd in college basketball respectively. The Ducks are positioned 106th in points per game allowed, with 59.0, and they force opponents into 18.0 turnovers per game, allowing teams to shoot 32.3% from the field (70th in college).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Expert Pick: Take Oregon
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