Sophomore guard Johnathan Loyd who set career-highs in points (24), field goals made (8), and 3-pointers made (6) kept the Ducks alive Tuesday night as they struggled with and beat the University of Texas @ El Paso 64 to 59. Senior forward Olu Ashaolu, whose trademark dunks continually brought life back into the Matthew Knight Arena and who also posted a season-high 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting, also played an critical role in keeping the Ducks (3 – 1) from adding a second loss to their season.
Tyrone Nared battles UTEP’s Jacques Streeter for a rebound in the second half of Oregon’s 64-59 victory. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Ducks sophomore guard Johnathan Loyd finished attempts a tear-drop shot over several Miners defenders. Loyd, by the end of the game, set a career high in points (24), field goals made (8), and 3-pointers (6). (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
E.J. Singler has his shot blocked by UTEP’s Julian Washburn during Oregon’s 64-59 victory. Singler finished the game with 9 points in 26 minutes. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Tony Woods pumpfakes a UTEP defender in the first half of Oregon’s 64-59 victory. Woods finished the game with 4 points and 6 rebounds. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Ducks senior forward E.J. Singler (25) attempts to disrupt the shot of Miners junior guard Jacques Street (11) as the Oregon Ducks take on the University of Texas @ El Paso at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon on Nov. 26, 2011. Singler finished with 9 points including 4 crucial freethrows at the end of the second half. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Jonathon Loyd looks back at Oregon’s bench after making one of his 6 three pointers. Loyd led the Ducks with 24 points in their 64-59 victory. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s bench reacts to a made three pointer by Jonathan Loyd during the Ducks’ 64-59 victory. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Olu Ashaolu elevates for one of his four thunderous dunks during Oregon’s 64-59 victory over UTEP. Ashaolu finished the game with 13 points and 5 rebounds. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Olu Ashaolu splits two UTEP defenders for a lay up attempt in the first half of Oregon’s 64-59 victory. Ashaolu finished the game with 13 points and 5 rebounds. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Garrett Sim and Jonathon Loyd walk off the court happy after Loyd’s 24 points led Oregon to a 64-59 victory. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Senior forward Olu Ashaolu huddles with teammates for their traditional post-game prayer after the Oregon Ducks defeated the UTEP Miners 64 to 59. The Ducks victory puts them with four wins and one loss on the season. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
