On March 21st, 2021, the Oregon Ducks ended Oral Roberts’ 21-game winning streak with a 79-73 victory in the NCAA Tournament. It was a thrilling game that saw Oregon come from behind to take the lead late in the second half and secure the win.
The Ducks had a slow start to the game, trailing by as much as 10 points in the first half. However, they managed to keep it close and trailed by just four points at halftime. In the second half, Oregon took control of the game and led by as many as 11 points late in the game.
Oregon was led by guard Chris Duarte, who scored a game-high 24 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field. He was supported by forward Eugene Omoruyi, who added 18 points and nine rebounds. Guard LJ Figueroa also contributed 16 points and seven rebounds for the Ducks.
For Oral Roberts, guard Max Abmas led the way with 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field. He was supported by forward Kevin Obanor, who added 17 points and eight rebounds. Guard DeShang Weaver also contributed 11 points and five assists for the Golden Eagles.
The win was a huge upset for Oregon, who were considered underdogs heading into the game. It was also a huge disappointment for Oral Roberts, who had been on an incredible run of 21 straight wins.
Oregon will now move on to face Iowa in the Sweet Sixteen on March 25th. It will be a tough game for the Ducks, but if they can replicate their performance against Oral Roberts, they have a chance of making it to the Elite Eight.
Overall, it was an exciting game between two teams that put on a great show for basketball fans around the world. Oregon’s victory over Oral Roberts was a huge upset and it will be interesting to see how far they can go in the NCAA Tournament.