The Oregon Ducks were this close to making the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament: They led the Creighton Bluejays by four points in the final minute of regulation. Yet, they couldn’t close the deal and lost to the Jays in double overtime on Saturday night in Pittsburgh.
Ducks Wire had more on the story:
“Oregon’s magical run got unceremoniously cut short on Saturday night after what was quite possibly their most impressive game of the year. If you didn’t stay up until 1 a.m. on the East Coast, you’ll see a box score that reads 86-73, Creighton, in double-overtime. If you did stay up, though, then you witnessed two of the best performances from Oregon players in program history.
“N’Faly Dante and Jermaine Couisnard were special, combining for 60 of the team’s 73 points, and all but two of the Ducks’ points from halftime to the final whistle.
“The rest of the team? Different story.”
Injuries played a huge part in limiting Oregon this season. Coach Dana Altman did well to get this team as far as he did, but attrition ultimately limited what this talented team was capable of. It’s a bitter loss for the Pac-12, which just missed putting a second team in the Sweet 16. Colorado gives the Pac one more chance to make the second weekend of March Madness on Sunday. The Buffs face Marquette.
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