The Oregon Ducks split a pair of crucial games last week, defeating USC by 18 at home and falling in a close match up to UCLA, 70-63, after second half struggles.
Dana Altman’s club now sits at 15-11 on the season and 9-6 in Pac-12 conference play, and while the team has had plenty of ups and downs they sit well within reach of an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament.
ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi’s latest bracket has Oregon among the first four teams out of the field, while USC remains on the right side despite the recent losses to Oregon and Oregon State.
Two other teams above the Ducks – Kentucky and New Mexico – took tough losses recently, giving Oregon a chance to pave their way into the Field of 68.
The margin of error is razor thin for Oregon, but they have a fortunate remaining schedule which should help boost them even more.
Here is a look at each of Oregon’s remaining conference games, how they should do, and what that means for their NCAA Tournament chances: