The Oregon Ducks’ offensive struggles continue to be something to watch this season.
It happened once again on Tuesday night, and by the time Oregon figured some things out on the offensive end, it was way too late.
Saint Mary’s built up a 16-point second-half lead at 42-26 with 13:55 left and that lead was just too much to overcome as the Ducks fell to the Gaels in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational.
The Ducks offensive woes killed them, especially in the first half as they mustered up just 15 first-half points. Oregon had 13 turnovers, but it seemed like a lot more as nearly every one was unforced.
Now Oregon will have to somehow figure out a game plan to defeat No. 12 Houston, who were upset by Wisconsin earlier in the day. The Ducks have a lot to clean up and not a lot of time to do it in as they’ll face the Cougars Wednesday morning at 11:30 a.m. PT.