Author: Pacific Playbook

The Portland Trail Blazers delivered a historic performance at the Moda Center on February 22, dismantling the Charlotte Hornets 141-88 in what became the largest margin of victory in franchise history. The dominant 53-point win showcased Portland’s offensive firepower and defensive intensity, sending a clear message to the rest of the league. From the opening…

PULLMAN, Wash. — In a long-overdue renewal of an old rivalry, Gonzaga stormed into Beasley Coliseum and left no doubt about their dominance over Washington State, completing a season sweep with an 84-63 victory on Feb. 19. The Bulldogs, who defeated the Cougars 88-75 in Spokane earlier in the season, extended their winning streak over…

By Joel Paul | February 22, 2025 Oregon’s postseason hopes were hanging by a thread, but the Ducks just might have found their lifeline. Over the past week, Dana Altman’s squad put together a crucial three-game stretch, culminating in a dramatic, statement-making 77-73 overtime victory against No. 11 Wisconsin on the road. After handling business…

Jim Knowles Leaves Ohio State for Penn State: A Stunning Move With Major Implications COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the college football world, Jim Knowles, the architect of Ohio State’s dominant national championship-winning defense, is heading to Penn State for the same position. While many consider Ohio State the…

By Joel Paul EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon Ducks women’s basketball team showed its toughness in a hard-fought week, securing consecutive victories over Washington and Minnesota. The Ducks edged their longtime rival, the Huskies, 68-67 at Matthew Knight Arena on Feb. 12 before traveling to Minneapolis and defeating the Golden Gophers 76-70 in a gritty…

EUGENE, Ore. – The Oregon Ducks finally ended their five-game losing streak Tuesday night with an 81-75 victory over Northwestern at Matthew Knight Arena. Sophomore standout Jackson Shelstad led the way with 26 points, four assists, and a stellar shooting performance. Shelstad hit 72.2% from the field and was lethal from deep, connecting on 66.6%…

LAS VEGAS – Two years ago, the Philadelphia Eagles left the Super Bowl field heartbroken, watching Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs hoist the Lombardi Trophy after a gut-wrenching comeback win in Super Bowl LVII. This time, there was no comeback. No late-game Mahomes magic. No second-half surge. The Eagles made sure of that.…

IOWA CITY, IA – Some games are more than just games. Some moments are bigger than the sport itself. Sunday, February 2, 2025, was one of those nights in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa, an unranked team lingering in the middle-to-lower tier of the Big Ten standings, stunned the college basketball world with an upset over No.…

In their inaugural season in the Big Ten, the Oregon Ducks have found themselves at a pivotal moment. The path to the NCAA Tournament is still visible, but it’s a treacherous tightrope with no safety net. Every step forward must be calculated, every misstep could be fatal. And after what has transpired over the past…

The Oregon Ducks women’s basketball team just endured one of the most brutal four-game stretches of their season—one that tested their resilience, exposed their weaknesses, and gave them a taste of both triumph and tough reality. It all started with an upset win on the road, but as the competition ramped up, the Ducks were…