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The No. 5 Oregon Ducks defeat the Northwest Christian University Beacons 86-51

Adam Eberhardt
November 6, 2016
Adam Eberhardt

Oregon Ducks forward Kavell Bigby-Williams (35) reaches to save the ball from going out of bounds. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks guard Dylan Ennis (31) is introduced to the crowd. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)

NCU Beacons center Kyle Kelley (24) grabs the ball as it falls out of bounds. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks forward Chris Boucher (25) reaches to block the shot of NCU Beacons forward Jay Mayernik (34). The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks guard Payton Pritchard (3) protects the ball from NCU Beacons point guard Kenny Blackwell (2). The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks forward Kavell Bigby-Williams (35) reacts after falling over NCU Beacons forward Bradley Laubacher (21). The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks guard Dylan Ennis (31) goes to make a layup. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks guard Payton Pritchard (3) reaches to catch a long pass from a teammate. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks forward Kavell Bigby-Williams (35) looks to pass the ball. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks forward Kavell Bigby-Williams (35) reaches to save the ball from going out of bounds. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks guard Dylan Ennis (31) and NCU Beacons guard Brendyn Taylor (14) dive for the ball. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks guard Casey Benson (2) guards the ball from NCU forward Bradley Laubacher (21). The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks guard Dylan Ennis (31) defends NCU Beacons guard Kenny Blackwell (2). The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks forward Keith Smith (11) goes for a layup as he is defended by an NCU player. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon meets at the center of the court after defeating NCU. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)

NCU Beacons center Kylor Kelley (24) reaches to block Oregon Ducks forward Jordan Bell (1). The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

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Kaylee Domzalski

Oregon meets at the center of the court after defeating NCU. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks open the season in an exhibition game against Northwest Christian University Beacons at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)

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