Oregon (16-5, 7-3 Big Ten) clamped down on the fast-paced and high-scoring No. 16 Spartans (17-4, 7-3) for three quarters before holding on for a 63-59 win on Thursday night at the Breslin Center.
The Spartans suffered their first regulation loss since Dec. 6 at Wisconsin in a 4-2 defeat against Ohio State on Thursday night.