The Oregon Ducks (14-5, 2-5 Pac-12) host the UCLA Bruins (16-4, 5-2 Pac-12) at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. Coming off an away win against the Washington State Cougars, the Ducks are looking to improve their Pac-12 standing before tournament season begins. Averaging 85.9 points per game, fourth in the nation, the Ducks hope they can beat the Bruins for the third year in a row.
Next up for Oregon is a home game against the USC Trojans on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 5:00 p.m.
Oregon guard Damyean Dotson (21) reacts moments after the 70-68 loss against the UCLA Bruins. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
UCLA guard Jordan Adams (3) is fouled by Oregon redshirt senior forward Richard Amardi (13) during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon guard Joseph Young (3) attempts to out-jump UCLA guard Norman Powell (4) while passing the ball to a teammate. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
UCLA forward Kyle Anderson (5) and Oregon forward Ben Carter (32) fight for the ball resulting in an Oregon possession. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
UCLA guard Zach LaVine (14) shoots a three pointer over Oregon forward Ben Carter’s (32) head. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon senior guard Johnathan Loyd (10) attempts to block a shot taken by UCLA guard Jordan Adams (3) during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
UCLA forward Norman Powell (4) reacts after scoring and getting sent to the free-throw line. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
UCLA forward/center Tony Parker (23) walks to the bench in frustration after committing a foul during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
UCLA guard Bryce Alford (20) drives towards the basket during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon redshirt senior forward Richard Amardi (13) takes a shot over UCLA forward David Wear (12) during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon guard Johnathan Loyd (10) attempts to shoot the ball before UCLA center Tony Parker (23) deflects the shot. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon guard Joseph Young (3) drives through a cluster of Bruins in attempt to score while Oregon is down five points. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson (5) celebrates after the Bruins’ 70-68 victory over the Ducks. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson (5) passes the ball during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
UO junior Tyler Kucera looks onto the court while the Ducks were tied 68-68 with the UCLA Bruins during the final seconds of the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson (5) looks for an open teammate during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Portland Trailblazers legend and UCLA alumnus Bill Walton sits alongside ESPN sportscaster Dave Pasch as a commentator during the Oregon/UCLA match-up. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Senior guard Johnathan Loyd (10) dribbles the ball down the court during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon forwards Richard Amardi (13) and Mike Moser (0) and UCLA forward Tony Parker (23) reach for the ball after a Bruins player misses the shot. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon guard Damyean Dotson (21) complains to the referee about a foul that was called on Oregon. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
UCLA forward David Wear (12) took a blow to the face and was benched momentarily during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon guard Johnathan Loyd (10) passes the ball moments before stepping out of bounds. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon forward Richard Amardi (13) jumps over UCLA guard Jordan Adams (3) prior to scoring two points in the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon guard Joseph Young (3) moves through the air between several UCLA Bruins while attempting to score during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon guard Johnathan Loyd (10) maneuvers the ball toward the basket during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Jan. 30, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)