Oregon Men’s Basketball falls to 9-3 after being defeated by the Oregon State Beavers. Oregon was forced to play without key starters LJ Figueroa and Chris Duarte due to COVID-19 protocol. Duarte and Figueroa were missed greatly as the Ducks shot 28% (8-29) from the three point line and out rebounded 42-23. Eugene Omoruyi (15 pts, 9 rebs), Jalen Terry (13 pts, 5-7 FG) and Eric Williams (11 pts, 3-10 FG) were the key contributors for the Ducks. Jarod Lucas (13 pts, 3-6 3FG), Ethan Thompson (19 pts, 12-14 FT) and Warith Alatishe (14 pts,16 rebs) paced Oregon State to victory.

Oregon was able to match Oregon State’s scoring through the first 10 minutes until back to back threes by Jarod Lucas and Gianni Hunt propelled the Beavers to a 9 point lead. The Ducks were struggling immensely until a Lok Wur block lead to an Eric Williams dunk on the other end. The Ducks entered the second half down 6 while only shooting 39% from the field. The momentum from the end of the first half carried over, but quickly diminished due to their inability to rebound. Oregon State out-rebounded Oregon 42-23 and had 14 second chance points. Oregon ended the game shooting 38.9% from the field and 61% from the free throw line.

Oregon will now set their sights for Thursday’s matchup against the UCLA Bruins.

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