Fred Payne scores 14 of his 16 in the 1st half to help Oregon beat Eastern Washington 98-71

On Friday night, Oregon defeated Eastern Washington 98-71 at the home court in Eugene, Oregon. Wei Lin, who returned from the 2025-26 roster, contributed significantly by scoring 20 points off the bench. Among his notable contributions, Lin made 14 of his 16 points in the first half, showcasing his impressive shooting skills, including three three-pointers. His performance was bolstered by a 7-of-9 shooting accuracy from the field, including three successful three-pointers.

Fred Payne, a key player for Oregon, also played a crucial role in the victory. He scored 14 of his 16 points in the first half, helping Oregon to an early lead. Payne's performance was remarkable, with all four of his three-pointers coming during the first half, contributing to Oregon's 63% field goal shooting rate in the first half.

The Ducks finished the game with a strong show, making 60% of their field goals in total. They led by as many as 28 points at one point in the game. Supporting Lin and Payne were Malique Ewin with 13 points and Malachi Richmond with 14 points, along with seven rebounds and seven assists. Eastern Washington, on the other hand, struggled with their performance, finishing with only 10 points from Alton Hamilton IV and 13 points from Jamil Miller.

Following the game, Oregon's win extended their winning streak against Eastern Washington to two consecutive victories since the 2020-21 season. The Ducks improved their record to 5-0 against Eastern Washington. Meanwhile, Eastern Washington's record dropped to 0-2 against Oregon in their first meeting since the 2020-21 season.