Kelly Graves and the Oregon Ducks picked up one of their biggest wins of the decade on Sunday evening, upsetting the No. 12 Baylor Bears in Matthew Knight Arena. They used that victory to vault into the top-25 rankings for the first time since January of 2023.
The Ducks kept that momentum rolling on Tuesday afternoon with an early game against the North Texas Mean Green.
Oregon won in blowout fashion, with Nani Falatea and Elisa Mevius shouldering the load in a game where 13 total Ducks scored. Here’s a look at
Oregon vs. North Texas Keys to the Game
- It was a total team effort on Tuesday for an Oregon team that is riding high. 13 players scored for the Ducks, with only two of those players getting into double figures — both Falatea and Mevius had 11 points.
- Oregon’s strong defense continued to be the story in this game, as they allowed just 9 points in the first half for North Texas, and held the Mean Green to 24% shooting on the game.
- The Ducks were simply too big and too physical for North Texas, dominating the rebounding battle 44-30 and putting up 28 points in the paint while blocking 4 shots.
Oregon vs. North Texas Players of the Game
- Nani Falatea: 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist
- Elisa Mevius: 11 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists
- Deja Kelly: 7 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
What’s Next for Oregon Ducks?
- Nov. 18 — vs. Grand Canyon
- Nov. 20 — vs. Auburn Tigers
- Nov. 25 — vs. Georgia Tech
- Nov. 26 — vs. South Dakota State
- Dec. 4 — vs. Washington State
The Ducks have two more games at Matthew Knight Arena before taking the show on the road to Hawaii for the North Shore Showcase.
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