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Ducks Clip The Century Mark Again
11/09/09 | Women's Basketball
EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon kept its triple-digit streak alive on Sunday afternoon with a 109-65 exhibition victory over Western Oregon at McArthur Court.
The game was the final rehearsal for the Ducks, who will open the season hosting Eastern Washington at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16 at McArthur Court.
Once again, the Ducks had four of their starters in double figures guided by sophomores Amanda Johnson and Nia Jackson.
Johnson was menacing in the frontcourt, posting game highs in scoring and rebounding with 25 points and 11 boards. Jackson's quick step helped set the game's high pace, as the point guard sprinted her way to 23 points while posting game highs with six assists and six steals.
The Ducks used a small starting lineup with all three guards; Jackson and seniors Taylor Lilley and Micaela Cocks on the floor at the same time. The trio combined to score 52 points and dish 16 assists.
Cocks shot 7-of-13 from the floor on her way to 16 points, while adding five rebounds and five assists.
After sitting out Tuesday's exhibition with a right ankle sprain, Lilley returned to the floor adding 13 points and five assists, including knocking down three buckets from long distance.
Junior Nicole Canepa added 10 points and six rebounds off the bench.
The Ducks shot 52.7 percent (48-of-91) from the floor and held a 49-35 rebounding advantage.
The Wolves were led by Katie Torland's 20-point effort. Sara Zahler added 15 points and six rebounds, while Hannah Whitsett chipped in 13.
The Ducks forced Western Oregon into 35 turnovers, while limiting their own miscues to 19.
The Ducks open the 2009-10 season at home at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16 hosting Eastern Washington. Pick up a Carl's Jr. $2 Day coupon at local Eugene/Springfield Carl's Jr . locations, and get general admission tickets (reg $7) for only $2.
TICKETS
Tickets are still available and can be purchased by clicking HERE, calling 1-800-WEB-FOOT or in person at the Casanova Center ticket office. Tickets can also be purchased at the McArthur Court ticket window 90 minutes prior to game time. The doors to Mac Court open 60 minutes prior to tip.
MEDIA
The season opener on Nov. 16, can also be heard on the new home of Oregon women's basketball, THE SCORE 95.3 FM in the Eugene/Springfield area, or online on the O-Zone with veteran play-by-play announcer Terry Jonz making the call. The O-Zone will also offer a live video broadcast of the game. Live stats will also be available on www.GoDucks.com.
GO DUCKS LIVE
Don't forget to tune into Go Ducks Live with Jerry Allen on GoDucksTV from 8-10 a.m., Monday-Friday. The all-access morning show is also simulcast on KSCR 1320 AM.
Coach Westhead is slated to appear on Go Ducks Live at 9:15 a.m., Monday, Nov. 9.
Notes: Oregon was without sophomore wing Jasmin Holliday, who returned home to Chino Hills, Calif., for family reasons on Friday.
