Written Story by Jakob Salao

The #18 Oregon Ducks fell short against the UC Davis Aggies, 57-64, in an intense matchup in Matthew Knight Arena on Wednesday. 

Oregon had a strong showing in the first half against the Aggies. After shooting 46% from the field in the first half, along with 43% from 3pt range, the Ducks were holding on to a 35-34 lead going into halftime. However, this momentum did not carry through for the second half. The Ducks were outscored 22-30 in the second half. Oregon’s shot performance dropped dramatically, as they shot a season low 24% from the field in the half, and 13% from 3pt range in the half. Oregon also finished with a season low in shooting percentage for the whole game, at 34% from the field and 22% from 3pt range. Oregon’s defense did its best to hold UC Davis, as the Aggies finished the game shooting 38% from the field and 34% from 3pt range.

 Both Ahlise Hurst and Sedona Prince put up 11 points, and were the only two ducks in double digits. Hurst finished out the game with 3 rebounds and 2 assists, while Prince had 1 rebound and 1 assist. Phillipina Kyei led the team in rebounds with 7, and posted 6 points and 1 assist alongside it.

After the game, UC Davis sits at 4-2 and Oregon falls to 3-3.The Ducks have three days to forget this loss ahead of their next matchup on the road. Oregon takes on the Portland Pirates in Portland on December 4.

Game Story by Jakob Salao

 

Postgame Audio

Head Coach Kelly Graves: