Oregon Men’s Basketball Achieves Unprecedented Milestone Under Coach Dana Altman

Emerson Raymont

Published: January 29, 2026 10:53 AM ET

Oregon Men’s Basketball Achieves Unprecedented Milestone Under Coach Dana Altman

Oregon men’s basketball is facing a tough season as they experience an unprecedented seven-game losing streak under Coach Dana Altman. This marks the first time since Altman took the helm in 2010 that the team has faced such a lengthy stretch without a victory.

Struggles Amid Injuries

The Ducks currently find themselves with only eight scholarship players due to a series of injuries. Their most recent defeat came against UCLA, with a final score of 73-57 at Matthew Knight Arena.

Current Season Stats

Overall Record: 8-13
Big Ten Record: 1-9

This recent loss cemented their position as they inch closer to a potential losing season, a feat that has not been recorded during Altman’s tenure. However, it is important to note that Altman’s longest losing streak as a coach was nine games during his first season at Creighton in 1994-95.

Game Highlights

In the matchup against UCLA, Oregon struggled significantly on offense, managing only 36% shooting overall and a mere 28% from beyond the arc. Kwame Evans Jr. led the team with 24 points, while Jamari Phillips contributed nine points.

UCLA’s Performance

The Bruins, boasting a record of 15-6 and 7-3 in Big Ten play, were led by Tyler Bilodeau with 18 points, followed by Donovan Dent with 15 points and Eric Dailey Jr. contributing 14 points.

Game Dynamics

The game started slowly, with both teams combining for just two field goals out of fifteen attempts. Oregon fell behind early, trailing 8-2, and struggled to find their rhythm on offense. Although the Ducks managed to pull within three points at 11-8, UCLA quickly regained control, pushing their lead to 26-13 as the first half came to a close.

Entering halftime, Oregon was down 36-22, shooting only 25% and committing six turnovers compared to UCLA’s two. The Bruins capitalized on their momentum, initiating the second half with an 8-0 run to extend their lead to 44-24.

Oregon responded with an effort of their own, managing to close the gap to 46-36. However, UCLA’s strong defensive tactics halted Oregon’s progress, ultimately paving the way for a comfortable victory for the Bruins.