With seconds to go, Oregon’s poor performance in the second half looked like it was going to catch up with them. Oregon was leading by one, 75-74 over Illinois, when Amanda Johnson hit two free throws. A quick sprint down the court for Illinois led to an attempted, but ultimately missed, three pointer to close out the game with another win for the Ducks.
Oregon forward Jasmin Holliday’s shot attempt is denied by Illinois center Karisma Penn and forward Kersten Magrum during Oregon’s 77-74 win over Illinois Friday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Laura Stanulis passes the ball over Illinois forward Amber Moore during Oregon’s 77-74 win over Illinois Friday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Ducks sophomore forward Deanna Weaver (1) attempts to wrestle the ball away from Fighting Illini senior Lydia McCully (12). Weaver scored 3 points in 6 minutes of playing time. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon guard Nia Jackson rips the ball away from Illinois guard Lydia McCully for a jump ball call during Oregon’s 77-74 win over Illinois Friday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Ducks junior guard Laura Stanulis (3) looks to pass the ball while being fouled by Fighting Illini junior forward Karisma Penn (00). Stanulis finished the game with 6 points and 2 assists. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon Ducks head coach Paul Westhead yells for the ref to call a foul during the second half of the Ducks’ 77 – 74 route of the Fighting Illini. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon guard Nia Jackson pushes past Illinois guard Lydia McCully during Oregon’s 77-74 win over Illinois Friday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Ducks senior forward Amanda Johnson (11) attempts a hookshot while being guarded by Fighting Illini junior forward Karisma Penn (00) in the post. Johnson played a huge role in the Ducks 77 – 74 win, scoring 31 points and pulling in 11 rebounds. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Ducks Redshirt senior guard Nia Jackson (32) attempts to secure the ball from the prying hands of Fighting Illini sophomore forward Kersten Magrum (44) and senior guard Lydia McCully (12). Jackson finished with 8 points, 2 assists, and 2 steals, but played a pivotal role in pushing of Oregon’s offensive pace. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon guard Nia Jackson goes up for a layup against Illinois during Oregon’s 77-74 win Friday night. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Ducks senior Amanda Johnson (11) attempts a critical pair of free throws (her only two of the game) with around 12 seconds left in the game. Johnson’s freethrows would put Oregon up 77 – 74 and ultimately seal the game. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Members of the Oregon Ducks “Pit Crew” cheer after Amanda Johnson (11) hits a three-pointer. The Ducks scored ten three-pointers on 10/26 shooting from behind the arc. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
