One major difference between exhibition games one and two: In game two, Oregon boxed out, rebounded the ball and worked toward solidifying its fast break. All areas were emphasized during practice this week after winning a close game in the season’s first exhibition game over Southern Oregon last Wednesday.
Oregon out-rebounded Oregon Tech 41-28, including 13 offensive rebounds which led to 11 second-chance points.
“Rebounding the basketball – blocking out and rebounding – I felt we made great strides in that area,” Oregon coach Ernie Kent said.
Malik Hairston, the Ducks’ leading scorer and rebounder with 19 and 11, respectively, keyed an early first-half run with eight rebounds.
“Just being energetic and going after as many of them as I possibly could,” Hairston said, explaining his first-half rebounding success.
Every Oregon player who entered the game recorded a rebound with the exception of Matt Short. The Ducks also had five players with at least four rebounds: Hairston, Maarty Leunen (six), Adam Zahn (six), Bryce Taylor (four) and Brandon Lincoln (four).
“We did a better job of blocking out, which allowed us to rebound the ball better,” Kent said. “We went to the boards better. This is a big team and an athletic team and we should be able to rebound. I thought they did a much better job on some of the things we worked on in the last couple of days in practice.”
Yo, Adrian
Junior walk-on Adrian Stelly played six minutes against Oregon Tech, the most time he can remember playing in his collegiate career.
“Stelly has done a good job in practice,” Kent said. “I think he can help us at times as long as he stays smart and solid.”
Stelly finished the game with two points, two rebounds (both offensive), an assist and a blocked shot.
Last season Stelly played a career-high two minutes against Idaho State. Prior to this season Stelly had entered eight games in his career.

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