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Photos: Oregon Ducks set season high in scoring, defeat Louisiana State Tigers 96-76

Tess Freeman
March 12, 2012

The Oregon Ducks started their National Invitational Tournament journey off to a tremendous start Tuesday, trouncing the Louisiana State Tigers 96 – 76 in their most impressive offensive display of the season. The Ducks shot 58 percent from the field and five different players scored in double-figures.

Louisana State player Justin Hamilton falls over Oregon player Olu Ashaolu during the second half. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon’s Olu Ashaolu gets a ride off the court on the back of Carlos Emory after Oregon’s 96-76 win over LSU in the opening game of the NIT at Matt Knight Arena Tuesday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon guard Devoe Joseph celebrates after a turnover during Oregon’s 96-76 win over LSU in the opening game of the NIT at Matt Knight Arena Tuesday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

LSU player Andre Stringler prepares for the National Invitational Opener against the Oregon Ducks on Tuesday night. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon guard Devoe Joseph is blocked in his attempt to shoot a basket by LSU player Ralston Turner. Turner had turnovers during the game. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon Devoe Joseph attempts to block LSU player from a shot on the basket. Joseph scored 25 points to lead the Ducks to a 96-76 win. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

LSU center Justin Hamilton is blocked from making a shot during Oregon’s 96-76 win over LSU in the opening game of the NIT at Matt Knight Arena Tuesday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Two ball boys watch the Oregon cheer team during a timeout. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon player Devoe Joseph dribbles through LSU players Storm Warren and Chris Bass. Joseph was the leading scorer for the Oregon Ducks with a total of 25 points and six assists. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon Pit Crew students cheer after an Oregon three-pointer during Oregon’s 96-76 win over LSU in the opening game of the NIT at Matt Knight Arena Tuesday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Louisiana State University head coach Trent Johnson is in his fourth season as the head coach of the Louisiana State University Tigers. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon guard Devoe Joseph looks to pass from under the basket after being blocked from a shot by LSU’s Malcolm White during Oregon’s 96-76 win over LSU in the opening game of the NIT at Matt Knight Arena Tuesday night. Joesph was the top scorer for Oregon with 25 total points. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon Ducks player Tyrone Nared attempts to block a shot from Louisiana State player Ralston Turner. Nared had a total of three assists to help the ducks win 96-76. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

The Oregon Ducks won the first round of the National Invitation Tournament against the LSU tigers 96-76. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)

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