Oregon Basketball: Ducks Build Chemistry vs Eastern Washington
Oregon Basketball picked up a win over Eastern Washington Friday night at Matthew Knight Arena.
Fans at Matthew Knight Arena were treated to an Offense that was reminiscent of the Final Four team from just a few years ago. After scoring the first basket, Oregon went on a 24-0 run midway through the first half to take a 29-6 lead. Scoring happened from every Oregon player on the floor at the time. The Oregon fans cheered as Eastern Washington hit a three-pointer ending the scoreless streak that lasted more than ten minutes of game time.
Bol Bol led Oregon with a double double putting in 23 points and 12 rebounds. Unlike his first game against Portland State, Bol had no fouls. The team had just six personal fouls called on them in the game. The Oregon Ducks pulled down 50 rebounds in the game with Bol finding 12 of them. The Freshman also had an impressive four blocks against Eastern Washington.
The Oregon Basketball Offense found their stride early with 16 fast break points and 6 dunks on the night. in an 81-47 win. The Ducks hit 49 percent from the floor for the game. Paul White was 3 for 5 from three-point range and Ehab Amin was 4 for 10 from the floor for 13 points. Amin is more of a Defensive specialist. Last season he led the nation in steals and plays the opposition tight looking for every opportunity. Amin had one steal and a personal foul vs Eastern Washington.
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Payton Pritchard had a solid game with 10 points in 28 minutes. Despite not putting up the points he had a team-high 8 assists. Kenny Wooten had just six points but his effort was felt on the defensive end with 9 rebounds.
Will Richardson, coming off injury had 12 minutes and has been consistent in his first few games with Oregon. The Ducks are slowly working him into the lineup. Richardson is expected to help take some of the load off of Pritchard at point guard. In limited minutes he had 5 points with 1 rebound and 2 assists.
Oregon Basketball travels to New York next for two games in the 2K Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden. The Ducks take on Iowa first on Thursday, November 15th. (6 pm PT, ESPN2)