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MBB Recap: Ducks advance to 2nd round of NIT with 84-58 blowout over UC Irvine The odds were stacked against them going into the game, with the Oregon Ducks having to play the first game of the NIT without three starters: Will Richardson, N’Faly Dante, and Jermaine Couisnard. On top of that, they were playing UC Irvine, a team that gave them one of their worst losses of the season back in December. After missing out on the NCAA Tournament, with so many things working against you, it would have been easy for the Ducks to come out flat and not work hard to advance. Instead, they dispatched with the Anteaters easily at Matthew Knight Arena. It was an opportunity for some guys lower on the depth chart to get good run and show what they’re capable of. Guys like Rivaldo Soares and Tyrone Williams showed out, posting their first career double-doubles with the Ducks, and some late-game heroics from Nate Bittle brought down the house. In the end, it led to a blowout victory and moved the Ducks on to the second round of the NIT. Here’s how it all went down. Oregon Basketball: Ducks blow out UC Irvine in 1st round of NIT DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Without their three leading scorers, the Ducks blew out UC Irvine in the first round of the NIT, 84-58.

Pitching woes continue as Oregon drops midweek matchup to Niagara As Oregon looked to flush the memories of a 16-0 loss to No. 12 UCLA, they hosted Niagara in its first midweek game of the season. Oregon's slumping ways continued into Wednesday, resulting in a surprising 8-5 loss to the Purple Eagles. Pitching woes continued into a new week and fresh opponent, as the Ducks sent Turner Spoljaric to the mound for his first career start. Spoljaric found himself in trouble early and often during his outing, as he was pulled in the second inning after allowing a double, single, and walking a batter for a bases-loaded jam. "I just don't think we pitched particularly super well and we didn't get the clutch hits we needed," said head coach Mark Wasikowski after the game. "But in terms of the execution of pitches and free bases, that was an issue." Pitching woes continue as Oregon drops midweek matchup to Niagara 247SPORTS.COM As Oregon looked to flush the memories of a 16-0 loss to No. 12 UCLA, they hosted Niagara in its first midweek game of the...

Three Ducks have career-nights in blowout win over UC Irvine With its three top players out for the game due to injuries the Oregon Ducks saw career performances from multiple reserves as the No. 1 seeded Oregon Ducks advanced to the second round of the NIT. Three different Ducks scored in double-figures for Oregon, Oregon's defense held UC Irvine below 30 percent shooting from the field, and the Ducks were able to dominate the rebounding battle to cruise to an impressive 84-58 victory. The win secures Oregon's 20th win of the season, extending the program's streak of 20 or more wins in a season to a program-best 13 straight years. Oregon also won its 20th straight game in a win-or-go-home situation in a post-season tournament. A streak that started back in the NIT for the 2012 season. Three Ducks have career-nights in blowout win over UC Irvine 247SPORTS.COM Eugene, Ore. -

Career nights from Rivaldo Soares, Tyrone Williams send Oregon men’s basketball past UC Irvine in NIT Without its top three scorers Oregon turned to less heralded players to win its NIT opener and put forth one of its more impressive performances of the season. Rivaldo Soares (21 points, 10 rebounds) and Tyrone Williams (12 points, 11 rebounds) each notched their first career double-doubles to lead the No. 1 seed Ducks in a 84-58 win over UC Irvine in the first round of the NIT at Matthew Knight Arena Wednesday night. Career nights from Rivaldo Soares, Tyrone Williams send Oregon men’s basketball past UC Irvine in NIT WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Rivaldo Soares (21 points, 10 rebounds) and Tyrone Williams (12 points, 11 rebounds) each notched their first career...

LIVE UPDATES: Oregon opens NIT with home game vs UC Irvine The Oregon men's basketball program kicks off NIT play tonight with a first-round matchup against UC Irvine. The Anteaters won the first meeting this season 69-59 in Eugene. This time around the Ducks will be without multiple starters. "I challenged the guys, and adversity strikes, how are you going to respond," asked Dana Altman. "It's one of the great lessons for their life. How are you going to respond to adversity? "This is just another chance to try and swing away and try and overcome it." Altman announced ahead of the game that starting point guard Will Richardson and starting shooting guard Jermaine Couisnard are both out with injuries. Starting center N'Faly Dante could also miss the game as well, but Altman was more "hopeful" of his availability to play. Despite the injuries for the Ducks, Oregon goes into Wednesday night's game as a 7-point favorite according to the Ceasars Sportsbook in Las Vegas. LIVE UPDATES: Oregon opens NIT with home game vs UC Irvine 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon men's basketball program kicks off NIT play tonight with a first-round matchup against UC Irvine. The Anteaters won...