After a slow start, Oregon turned up the offense and ran past Southeast Missouri State with a 86-61 victory in front of 6,859 fans at Matthew Knight Arena. The game was overshadowed by the news that freshman Jabari Brown, who was expected to be a major contributor this year, has left the team. Patrick Malee has more on the story.
Carlos Emory elevates for a thunderous dunk in the second half of Oregon’s 86-61 victory over Southeast Missouri State. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Bruce Barron dives for a loose ball in the second half of Oregon’s 86-61 victory. Barron injured his head on the play and would not return but appeared fine postgame. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Jonathon Loyd is fouled by Marland Smith in the first half of Oregn’s 86-61 victory over Southeast Missouri State. Loyd played well at point guard tallying eight points, four assists and three steals. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Tyrone Nared defends Southeast Missouri State’s Marcus Brister in the backcourt during Oregon’s 86-61 victory. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Tyrone Nared gets fouled on a lay up attempt by Southeast Missouri State’s Nino Johnson during Oregon’s 86-61 victory. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Jonathon Loyd drives past Marcus Brister during Oregn’s 86-61 victory over Southeast Missouri State. Loyd played well at point guard tallying eight points, four assists and three steals for the Ducks. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Olu Ashaolu battles Marcus Brister and Tyler Stone for a rebound in the second half of Oregon’s 86-61 victory. Ashaolu finished with eight points and five rebounds. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Tony Woods throws up a hook shot during Oregon’s 86-61 victory over Southeast Missouri State. Woods finished with eight points and left the game and would not return after suffering a ankle injury. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Olu Ashaolu goes up for a reverse lay up in the second half of Oregon’s 86-61 victory. Ashaolu finished with eight points and five rebounds. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Southeast Missouri State’s Tyler Stone gets his fingertips on Tyrone Nared’s shot attempt early in the first half of Oregon’s 86-61 victory. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon gathered at center court postgame where E.J. Singler gave the team a quick pep talk then lead the players in prayer. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
