Oregon men's basketball opens post-Altman era with 87-69 win over Montana
The gist
Oregon beat Montana 87-69 in its season opener under interim coach Tony Stubblefield.
The Ducks have 10 new players and a first-time head coach after Dana Altman's retirement.
How it unfolded
- Oct 7, 2026Dana Altman announced his retirement as Oregon men's basketball coach; a national search for a permanent head coach will start after the season.
- Oct 25, 2026Oregon defeated Stanford 85-57 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.
- Nov 2, 2026Oregon opened the regular season with an 87-69 win over Montana before an announced crowd of 4,067; Tyrone Riley IV led with 17 points and Malique Ewin had 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Key terms
- interim
- A person temporarily appointed to a senior leadership role for a defined period during transition, crisis, or change.
- Division I
- The highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the NCAA in the United States.
- starting five
- The players listed in a team's starting lineup who begin the game, as opposed to substitutes.
Source: Wikipedia