Oregon Ducks Host Colorado, Look To Extend Pac-12 Lead

Jan 10, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) defends as Stanford Cardinal guard Christian Sanders (1) hold the ball in the first quarter at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) defends as Stanford Cardinal guard Christian Sanders (1) hold the ball in the first quarter at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oregon hosts the Colorado Buffaloes on Thursday night in the Game of the Week in the Pac-12 Conference.

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The Oregon Ducks have not lost a game in over two weeks. It was on the road, at Colorado and now the Buffs visit Eugene. Oregon will look to get back at Colorado and earn a split on the season series. The Buffs have won three of their last four games following a loss against Washington. Oregon has rolled off four straight following the loss in Boulder and sits at 7-2 atop the Pac-12 Standings as the second half of the Conference schedule begins.

Last Time Out(vs Arizona State)

  • Chris Boucher posted a career high 26 points and 10 rebounds with a double double.
  • Oregon posted 7 blocks and 10 steals vs Arizona State and swept the Arizona schools for the first time on the road since 2009

Dana Altman has the Oregon Ducks on a roll despite the loss of Dylan Ennis, who played in just two games entering the Pac-12 season. He had foot surgery on Monday and is highly considering trying to play for Oregon next season and using a medical redshirt for this year. Oregon has used several players to get the job done this season, led by Dillon Brooks who leads in points per game with over 16. Chris Boucher is hitting 55 percent of his shots form the floor.

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Colorado this season is led by Josh Scott who is averaging 17 points per game and seemed to have every shot fall when Colorado hosted Oregon a few weeks back. Now the ball is on Oregon’s floor.

The Oregon Ducks and Buffs tipoff at 6pm Pacific Time on Fox Sports 1.