After trailing by as many as 9 points to the Eagles of Eastern Washington (EWU), Oregon took control in the second half to defeat EWU 73-65. The Ducks struggled to find rhythm during the first half trailing by five during the break. The Eagles would jump quickly in the second half, bringing that lead to 9 points, but that would be the extend of the damage. Slowly the Ducks fought back with the help of a key play by Johnathan Loyd who scored, picked up a turn-over, and scored again to bring the Ducks their first lead of the night. Oregon did soar above Eastern Washington, but the lead was sufficient to get the win. Oregon is now 1-1 and plays SE Missouri State on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Oregon’s E.J. Singler takes the ball to the hoop as the Ducks come from behind to take down Eastern Washington University 73-65 on Thursday, November 17, 2011. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Jabari Brown dives with two Eastern Washington defenders for possession of the ball on Thursday, November 17, 2011. The Ducks trailed for the first half of the game, the largest deficit being 9 points early in the second half, but fought back to get the win. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Eastern Washington’s Tremayne Johnson takes a 3-point shot during Thursday night’s match up between the Ducks and the Eagles. EWU out matched Oregon in the first half, leading 39-34. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Tony Woods gets the ball swatted away by Eastern Washington defenders in the key. The Ducks had a difficult time finding their rhythm in their second game of the season, trailing for nearly 30 minutes. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Jabari Brown drives to the basket against Tremayne Johnson. Brown struggled on the night, going only 3-9 from the field and finishing with 5 points. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
The Oregon bench goes wild as the Ducks regain the momentum and take the lead back with 10 minutes to play in the second half. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Johnathan Loyd is congratulated by teammate Tyrone Nared after scoring, taking advantage of a turnover, and scoring again to bring the Ducks their first lead of the night. Loyd would finish with nine points, three assists, and three steals. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
