Despite a slow start, the Oregon Ducks managed to pull out the win, 82-75, during their season-opening exhibition against Grand Canyon State University ‘Lopes on Wednesday night.
Oregon Ducks center Tony Woods goes up for two of his 16 points in the Ducks 82-75 victory over the ‘Lopes of Grand Canyon State University on Wednesday night. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Olu Ashaolu is cornered by Grand Canyon State’s Blake Davis (left) and Justin Wesolowski after pulling down one of his five rebounds on the night. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon freshman Jabari Brown is fouled by Blake Davis as he goes up in the key during the first half at Matt Knight Arena on Wednesday night. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Grand Canyon State player Justin Foreman splits between Oregon newcomer Jeremy Jacob and Brett Kingma. Foreman had 12 of Grand Canyon State’s 75 points during their loss to Oregon on Wednesday night. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon forward E.J. Singler readies a bounce pass on Wednesday night during the Ducks’ 82-75 victory over the Grand Canyon State University ‘Lopes. Singler ended the night with 16 points, and five rebounds. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon newcomer Tony Woods had a strong showing in his first game in front of the home crowd with 16 points, six rebounds, and three blocks. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Grand Canyon State University guard Kyle Speed takes one of five three point attempts from the field during the first half on Wednesday night. Grand Canyon State took advantage of some hot shooting and a cold start by Oregon before fading late in the first to gift the Ducks a lead they wouldn’t give back. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Carlos Emory drives to the basket against Grand Canyon State’s Blake Davis on Oregon’s first game of the season. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon guard Johnathan Loyd is pulled out of the crowd by Grand Canyon State guard Kyle Speed after failing to save a loose ball. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Carlos Emory gets beat to a rebound by Grand Canyon State’s Brad Carroll during the Oregon’s 82-75 victory on Wednesday evening at Matthew Knight Arena.(Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Grand State University forward Chris Johnson (4) boxes out Oregon forward Tyrone Nared in the key on Wednesday night. Nared pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds in the Ducks’ 82-75 victory. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon freshman Jabari Brown attempts a reverse layup during the second half. Brown had a rough night going 2-12 from the field and 0-3 from behind the arc, as well as committing six turnovers. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon Head Coach Dana Altman instructs players on Wednesday Night. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Grand Canyon State University’s Jerome Garrison embraces Oregon’s Johnathan Loyd. After a of contribution six points and five steals, Loyd briefly left the game in the second half after an eye problem, but finished out the game on the bench. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)