Jackson Shelstad's 22 points and 20 from Takai Simpkins led Oregon to an 83-69 win over South Dakota State Wednesday night in Eugene, Ore.

The two combined to make nine of Oregon's 15 3-pointers on the night, with Shelstad adding eight assists for the Ducks (3-0). Shelstad and Simpkins made two key 3-pointers each late in the game to seal the Ducks' win, and Nate Bittle added 14 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double in three games.

South Dakota State (2-2) got 14 points from Joe Sayler and Luke Haertle in the loss. The Jackrabbits trimmed a double-digit lead to one point in the second half but couldn't overtake the Ducks.

Shelstad's performance was particularly encouraging for Oregon. The third-year point guard struggled to make shots in the Ducks' last game on Nov. 7, a f

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