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Freshman Lead Oregon Ducks To Win Over Arizona Wildcats

By Justin Phillips

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Will Richardson #0 of the Oregon Ducks moves past defense from Tyus Battle #25 in the first half of the game during the 2k Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Will Richardson #0 of the Oregon Ducks moves past defense from Tyus Battle #25 in the first half of the game during the 2k Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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While Paul White was consistent on Saturday night, three Freshman helped the Oregon Ducks top the Arizona Wildcats on Senior Day.

The Oregon Ducks had three players in double figures against Arizona. Senior Ehab Amin finished with 6 points. Paul White finished with 5 points, but it was three Freshman that helped lead Oregon over Arizona.

Louis King had 14 points and was 4 for 13 from the floor as the Ducks shot 44 percent from the floor. Oregon had a run in the first half, but Arizona came back to tie the game at 31 at halftime. The second half was all Oregon. The Ducks held the Wildcats to just 16 second-half points while outscoring Arizona 42 to 16 in the final twenty minutes.

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Will Richardson was one player that stood out having one of his best games of the season. Richardson finished with 12 points and was 5 for 7 from the floor. Both teams finished with 36 rebounds, but Oregon forced Arizona into 15 turnovers, which was the difference in the game.

Oregon now has momentum entering the final week of the regular season with a tough task at hand, but one that can be overcome. Oregon heads on the road to meet Washington State and Washington. The Huskies had a chance to win the Pac-12 Regular Season title last week but lost to California on the road. The Golden Bears were in the midst of a 16 game losing streak before the win over the Huskies.

As it stands, Oregon is within reach of a Top Four spot and a bye entering the Pac-12 Tournament next week, but they will need to take care of business and look for some help.

The Oregon Ducks head to Pullman to meet the Washington State Cougars first on Wednesday night. (8 pm, Fox Sports 1)

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