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WBB : Sharpshooting and Solid Defense Propels Oregon to 77-68 Civil War Win
A highly anticipated top 10 matchup between the third-ranked Oregon Ducks and ninth-ranked Oregon State Beavers concluded in front of a sold-out Matthew Knight Arena as the Ducks topped the Beavers 77-68 to stay undefeated in conference play.
The Civil War got off to a quick start as both teams traded baskets in the early minutes. A mix Sabrina Ionescu lane penetration and efficient three-point shooting from Satou Sabally gave the Ducks an 18-13 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Oregon State kept themselves in the game against the offensively skilled Ducks behind guard, Aleah Goodman offensive prowess. The Ducks struggled to find good looks going to the hoop in the second half due to 6-8 center, Joanna Grymek. The Polish international gave Ruthy Hebard one of her toughest matchups of the year. Nevertheless, at the end of the first half, the Ducks still prevailed in the half 39-35.
The second half got underway with a bang as both squads…
Read MoreQuackSmack: Thursday, 2/14/19
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Hosts: Alex Castle, Matt Tyra and Jordan Brenner
Read MoreAUDIO: Civil War Double-Header Next Challenge for No. 3 Oregon Women's Basketball
Riding the nation' longest winning streak at 16, tied for the program's highest-ever ranking at No. 3 in the latest AP Poll, and boasting a perfect 12-0 record in the Pac-12, Oregon women's basketball enters the weekend eager for another challenge. On Friday, the Ducks (23-1) will host in-state rival No. 9 Oregon State (20-4, 10-2) in Eugene before heading to Corvallis for another matchup on Monday night. The double-header features the two teams atop the conference both in record and ranking to go in addition to two of the nation's top perimeter offenses -- the Ducks are No. 1 in three-point percentage at 43.8%, and the Beavers are no. 3 at 41.7%. Plus, each matchup will be a showcase of two of the nation's best teams vying for state supremacy. Previously dominated by Oregon State, which won 14 consecutive Civil War games until Oregon defeated the Beavers 75-64 in Eugene last season, the Ducks now are looking to begin a streak of its own in the 101st and 102nd edition of the women'…
Read MoreAUDIO: Civil War Double-Header Next Challenge for No. 3 Oregon Women's Basketball
Riding the nation' longest winning streak at 16, tied for the program's highest-ever ranking at No. 3 in the latest AP Poll, and boasting a perfect 12-0 record in the Pac-12, Oregon women's basketball enters the weekend eager for another challenge. On Friday, the Ducks (23-1) will host in-state rival No. 9 Oregon State (20-4, 10-2) in Eugene before heading to Corvallis for another matchup on Monday night. The double-header features the two teams atop the conference both in record and ranking to go in addition to two of the nation's top perimeter offenses -- the Ducks are No. 1 in three-point percentage at 43.8%, and the Beavers are no. 3 at 41.7%. Plus, each matchup will be a showcase of two of the nation's best teams vying for state supremacy. Previously dominated by Oregon State, which won 14 consecutive Civil War games until Oregon defeated the Beavers 75-64 in Eugene last season, the Ducks now are looking to begin a streak of its own in the 101st and 102nd edition of the women'…
Read MoreAUDIO: Oregon Baseball Visits Lubbock For First Time in Program History
Oregon Baseball joined the media on Wednesday afternoon ahead of their first series of the 2019 season, a four-game set with no. 8 Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. Head coach George Horton answered questions about roster battles, the team's chemistry and the rotation-bullpen balance, while pitcher Cullen Kafka and first baseman Gabe Matthews also spoke. Find their full comments below.
Head Coach George Horton
Pitcher Cullen Kafka
Read MoreAUDIO: Oregon Baseball Visits Lubbock For First Time in Program History
Oregon Baseball joined the media on Wednesday afternoon ahead of their first series of the 2019 season, a four-game set with no. 8 Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. Head coach George Horton answered questions about roster battles, the team's chemistry and the rotation-bullpen balance, while pitcher Cullen Kafka and first baseman Gabe Matthews also spoke. Find their full comments below.
Head Coach George Horton
Pitcher Cullen Kafka
Read MoreQuackSmack: Wednesday, 2/13/19
HOSTS: Matt Tyra, Mark Wang, and Bill Braker
6:00 Difficulty Escalates for Oregon Softball in Clearwater Invitational
- Ducks start hot, but does 5-0 record indicate they're 'ahead of schedule'?
- LSU, James Madison, and Kentucky to create postseason atmosphere?
- Players to keep an eye on in Florida this weekend
6:15 Texas Tech Hosts Oregon Baseball for Four-Game Opener
- Early test the biggest non-conference series since 2014 vs Fullerton
- Like the timing of the challenge for the Ducks?
- Gauging what…