Seattle University Defeats Oregon in Men's Exhibition
The University of Oregon fell 71-65 to Seattle University in a men's basketball exhibition match.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Basketball
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Seattle University handed the University of Oregon a 71-65 loss during an exhibition basketball game held at Matthew Knight Arena. The Ducks struggled with ball security, committing 25 turnovers throughout the contest.
Why it matters
This exhibition loss highlights early challenges for a revamped Oregon roster currently integrating 10 new players, including eight transfers and two freshmen. The game provided a look at the team's efficiency issues before the official season begins in early November 2026.
Oregon committed 25 turnovers and allowed 16 offensive rebounds, while hitting 7 of 21 shots from behind the three-point arc. The team also recorded 27 free throw attempts in the loss.
The players
University of Oregon
This public research university located in Eugene competes as a member of the Big Ten Conference.
Seattle University
Located in Seattle, this private Jesuit university competes in the Western Athletic Conference.
Pharoah Compton
He is a basketball player currently competing for the University of Oregon.
Andrew Meadow
He is a student-athlete currently playing basketball for the University of Oregon.
The details
Pharoah Compton led the Oregon scoring effort with 15 points, followed by Andrew Meadow who contributed 12. Seattle University leveraged a physical advantage at the rim, recording 16 more shot attempts there than the Ducks.
Timeline
The game took place on October 15, 2026.
The first official game of the season is scheduled for early November 2026.
Oregon faces the University of Utah in an exhibition game next Wednesday.
Season Trajectory
This loss provides immediate data on the integration of a heavily overhauled roster, showing which combinations of transfers and freshmen find chemistry on the court. It sets the baseline for the Ducks as they look to refine their rotation before the official start of the 2026-27 season.
The 25 turnovers and 38 bench points allowed suggest significant rotation instability that could affect early-season playing time distributions. With only one exhibition left, coaching decisions made this week will likely determine the starting lineup for the season opener.
The takeaway
Early exhibition games prioritize roster evaluation over final scores, allowing coaching staffs to identify necessary adjustments to team efficiency. Fans should monitor turnover rates and free throw consistency as key indicators of progress heading into the official season opener.
What happens next
The University of Oregon will play an exhibition game against the University of Utah on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the team's preparation, visit the Eugene Basketball page.
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