Whatever message head coach Dana Altman gave to his team after the Portland victory and before today’s game with Troy obviously sank in and it was understood.
The Ducks played a lot better as they easily dispatched the Troy Trojans 82-61 inside Matthew Knight Arena Sunday afternoon. Oregon might have used the Oregon football team’s defensive effort as an inspiration because the basketball team played a full 40 minutes of defense. They held the Trojans to just 23 first points and held a 20-point lead throughout the second half. Troy could never muster up a rally to challenge the Ducks.
Oregon is now 4-0 on the season and they will now prepare for a Thursday night affair in Corvallis to face the Beavers for the first road game of the season.
Oregon vs. Troy Keys to the Game
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The Ducks got defensive in the first half, a nice change from their previous game where it seemed as if everything Portland shot went in the hoop. Troy didn’t have the same luck as the Trojans shot just 26 percent (9-of-35) from the field in the first half.
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Keeshawn Barthelemy was hot from the field at the end of the previous game and hit sharp shooting continued. He nailed a trio of threes in the first half for 13 points and 15 points for the game to lead the Ducks.
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Oregon obviously worked on crashing the boards in between games as the Ducks outrebounded Troy 38-31.
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The Ducks got their first look at Supreme Cook, the Georgetown transfer who will back up Nate Bittle at center. He didn’t disappoint with 11 points and five rebounds in just 13 minutes of action.
Oregon vs. Troy Players of the Game
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Keeshawn Barthelemy: 15 points
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TJ Bamba: 13 points, 3 assists
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Nate Bittle: 12 points, 8 rebounds
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Supreme Cook: 11 points, 5 rebounds
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Myles Rigsby (Troy): 15 points
Oregon vs. Troy Notable Stats
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Oregon: 29-of-56 FG (52 percent), Troy: 25-of-67 FG (37 percent)
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Oregon: 17-of-19 free throws
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Turnovers: Oregon 17, Troy 17
What’s Next for Oregon Ducks
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Nov. 21 — at Oregon State Beavers
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Nov. 26 — vs. Texas A&M Aggies (Las Vegas, Player’s Era Festival)
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Nov. 27 — vs. San Diego State (Las Vegas, Player’s Era Festival)
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Nov. 28 — TBD (Las Vegas, Player’s Era Festival)
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Dec. 5 — at USC
The schedule is about to get a lot tougher, but first the Ducks have to travel up to Corvallis to play the Beavers. After that, Oregon better be ready as it goes down to Vegas to play two teams, at least, that are likely bound for the NCAA tournament. Then league play gets underway with a quick road trip to face USC.
