How To Watch Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Women’s Basketball: Preview, Prediction, TV Channel

How to watch the Oregon Ducks Women’s Basketball team as they take on the Purdue Boilermakers. Preview and Prediction for when the Ducks return home to Matthew Knight Arena to face Purdue on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Oregon’s Deja Kelly, center, takes the floor during team introductions at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene.
Oregon’s Deja Kelly, center, takes the floor during team introductions at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene. / Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

EUGENE- The Oregon Ducks return home to Matthew Knight Arena after two road games to begin a three-game homestand starting on Wednesday as the Ducks face the Purdue Boilermakers. Wednesday’s matchup will mark the first-ever meeting between the programs, as Purdue is one of three teams in the Big Ten Conference that Oregon will face for the first time this season. The other two programs Oregon has yet to face are Michigan and Penn State. 

regon’s Deja Kelly, center, and Katie Fiso, right, pressure California Baptist’s Claudia Fiel, left, during the second half a
Oregon’s Deja Kelly, center, and Katie Fiso, right, pressure California Baptist’s Claudia Fiel, left, during the second half at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene. / Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Oregon has been dominant at home this season, winning its last three home games while boasting a 10-1 record at Matthew Knight Arena. The Ducks will look to extend their home winning streak while also earning the team’s 13th win of the season over Purdue on Wednesday night. 

How to Watch 

Oregon Duck Jaz Shelley (4) pushes forward with Camryn Brown   s (35) arm laced in with hers after Brown reached for the ball
Oregon Duck Jaz Shelley (4) pushes forward with Camryn Brown s (35) arm laced in with hers after Brown reached for the ball. The game was a tight back and forth duel between the teams until the final play at Matthew Knight Arena on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. Uo Wbb V Ucla 08 / Dana Sparks/The Register-Guard via Imagn Content Services, LLC


The Oregon Ducks (12-5) return to Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon, to host the Purdue Boilermakers (7-9). Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. PT. The game will be streamed on B1G+. 

Preview 


The Ducks enter Wednesday’s matchup against the Boilermakers after a two-game road trip where Oregon defeated Penn State but fell to Ohio State. Oregon’s chance at an upset over the No. 9 Buckeyes last Sunday fell just short, losing the game 69-60. 

Despite the loss, multiple Ducks had successful outings. Guard Nani Falatea and Amina Muhammad led all players with 11 points each. Guard Deja Kelly added another 10, while center Phillipina Kyei contributed eight points and eight rebounds. Ohio native Peyton Scott scored seven points while grabbing a season-high eight rebounds. 

Oregon guard Nani Falatea presses toward the basket as the Oregon Ducks host the Warner Pacific Knights in an exhibition game
Oregon guard Nani Falatea presses toward the basket as the Oregon Ducks host the Warner Pacific Knights in an exhibition game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Now, the Ducks look to redeem themselves from Sunday’s loss with a statement win over Purdue. The Boilermakers are trying to snap a five-game losing streak against Big Ten teams. Purdue has also trailed by 10 or more points after the first quarter in four straight games. 

Purdue has struggled to find consistency, compiling a 7-9 record. After the team’s loss to Michigan State on Jan. 1, the team held a meeting in an attempt to get back on track and find ways to win. However, in the team’s most recent outing, the Boilermakers fell at home 87-60 to the Michigan Wolverines. 

“We need to regroup. But we can't afford to have another team meeting to do that. It just needs to be everyone buying in and going back to the team that we know we can be,” said Purdue fifth-year guard Ella Collier. “Whenever we are all at our best, and we're all cheering for each other, and we're not in our own heads, we can do some pretty good things together.” 

UT Arlington Mavericks guard Nya Threatt (5) defends Purdue Boilermakers guard Ella Collier (13) Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, durin
UT Arlington Mavericks guard Nya Threatt (5) defends Purdue Boilermakers guard Ella Collier (13) Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, during the NCAA women’s basketball game at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. / Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Boilermakers will look to regroup Wednesday in Matthew Knight Arena as they face the Ducks in Eugene. However, this will undoubtedly be a daunting task for Purdue. 

The Ducks are an extremely deep and versatile squad that has proven they can excel on both ends of the court. Defensively, Oregon has forced more turnovers than their opponents in 12 straight games and 14 times this season. The Ducks have also recorded 10 or more steals in seven of the last 10 games. 

Olympic gold medalist Elisa Mevius is Oregon's leader in steals, averaging 1.6 per game, while Kyei leads in blocks with 0.9 per contest. Kyei also leads the team in rebounding, grabbing 6.0 rebounds per game while also scoring 6.5 points per contest. 

Oregon center Phillipina Kyei celebrates after getting fouled as the Oregon Ducks host the Auburn Tigers Wednesday, Nov. 20,
Oregon center Phillipina Kyei celebrates after getting fouled as the Oregon Ducks host the Auburn Tigers Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Offensively, Oregon boasts one of the deepest benches in the country and the best in the Big Ten. Oregon’s reserves are averaging 29.2 points to lead the Big Ten and rank 14th in the nation. 

Not to mention, Oregon also features two of the top ten active scorers in the NCAA: Peyton Scott (9th) and Deja Kelly (10th). They rank first and second among active players in career points in the Big Ten. Both Kelly and Scott have surpassed the 2,000-point mark this season. The pair is the only set of teammates in the top 10 in scoring among active players. 

Prediction 

Oregon women’s coach Kelly Graves brings his team together before their game against Wisconsin at Matthew Knight Arena in Eug
Oregon women’s coach Kelly Graves brings his team together before their game against Wisconsin at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene Thursday, Jan. 4, 2025. / Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Facing the Ducks will undoubtedly be a tough challenge for the Boilermakers. Oregon’s deep bench means Purdue will have to defend multiple scoring threats, making it difficult to key in on just one or two players. Additionally, the Boilermakers will need to find a way to contain Kyei in the paint, where her size and skill can dominate both sides of the floor. Additionally, Oregon’s aggressive defense, which consistently forces turnovers, will likely disrupt Purdue’s rhythm. With the added advantage of playing at Matthew Knight Arena, where the Ducks have been nearly unbeatable this season, Oregon will likely come out on top.  

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Olivia Cleary
OLIVIA CLEARY

Olivia Cleary, commonly known as Liv, is a fourth-year student at the University of Oregon. While pursuing a degree in journalism, Olivia has submersed herself in the world of Oregon athletics. Olivia is an intern within the athletic department. This role has provided her with a unique perspective as she has created relationships with staff, administrators, and student-athletes. Olivia is eager to share her insights and analysis on the Ducks and the broader world of college sports.