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San Diego State Dominates Oregon 97-80 in Vegas Showdown

11/26/2025

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Summary

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San Diego State defeated Oregon 97-80 at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.
Reese Dixon-Waters led San Diego State with 22 points, and B.J. Davis added 21.
San Diego State shot 67.2% from the field and out-rebounded Oregon 34-26.
Jackson Shelstad scored 21 points for Oregon, and the Ducks shot only 40.3% overall.
The victory evened the all-time series at 4-4, and San Diego State will face Baylor next.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 NCAA Basketball Championship, held on March 26, marked a turning point in college sports, drawing over 30 million viewers. This season featured a notable rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, culminating in Michigan State's victory over Indiana State. The growing popularity of college basketball during this era laid the groundwork for future developments in recruitment and fan engagement.

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Story summary

San Diego State defeated Oregon 97-80 at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.
Reese Dixon-Waters led San Diego State with 22 points, and B.J. Davis added 21.
San Diego State shot 67.2% from the field and out-rebounded Oregon 34-26.
Jackson Shelstad scored 21 points for Oregon, and the Ducks shot only 40.3% overall.
The victory evened the all-time series at 4-4, and San Diego State will face Baylor next.

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