Friday, February 10
Eugene, OR
6:00 PM
University of Oregon
16-9, 6-7P12
84
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75
UCLA
18-6, 9-4P12
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UCLA
11
16
25
23
75
Oregon
22
19
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23
84
Photo by: Eric Evans/GoDucks.com
Statement Win Enhances NCAA Credentials
02/10/17 | Women's Basketball
The Oregon women's basketball team never trailed in beating No. 15 UCLA 84-75 on Friday night.
EUGENE, Ore. — Lexi Bando scored a season-high 25 points, Sabrina Ionescu notched her school-record fourth triple-double and the Oregon women's basketball team added a big accomplishment to its NCAA Tournament résumé Friday, when the Ducks upset No. 15 UCLA, 84-75, before 2,438 fans in Matthew Knight Arena.
How It Happened: The Ducks (16-9, 6-7 Pac-12) led nearly wire-to-wire, going up by as much as 16 late in the second quarter and surviving some tense moments as the Bruins ratcheted up their defensive pressure to try and close the gap. UCLA (18-6, 9-4) got within 66-60 early in the fourth quarter, when Bando scored eight straight for the Ducks to cap her season-high scoring effort and push the lead back into double digits.
A month after UCLA had 20 offensive rebounds and forced 20 turnovers to beat the Ducks in Los Angeles, 79-63, Oregon had a 43-33 edge on the boards Friday and committed just 13 turnovers. After the Bruins tied the score 4-4 in the early going, the Ducks mounted a 10-1 run, the last seven of which were by Bando. Ruthy Hebard then scored four straight to make it 18-7, and after the teams traded baskets on the next two possessions, the Ducks maintained a double-digit lead well into the third quarter.
Who Stood Out: Bando had scored in double figures just once her last seven games, but broke out with 25 points on 5-of-7 three-point shooting. Hebard notched her ninth double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Ionescu hit two late free throws to finish with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. She broke a school record for triple-doubles she'd shared with the legendary Bev Smith, who sat courtside Friday. All 10 of Ionescu's rebounds came on the defensive end, as she helped set the tone in keeping UCLA off the offensive glass. Maite Cazorla, who was battling a foot injury the last time the two teams played, added 13 points and four assists. Both Mallory McGwire and Sierra Campisano scored nine.
What It Means: The Ducks entered the night generally considered to have a solid NCAA Tournament résumé, including the No. 38 RPI in the country. A win over the No. 15-ranked team in the country could only further that case, along with keeping the UO women in the top half of the Pac-12 standings.
Quotable:
Kelly Graves, head coach
On his thoughts overall
"I'm really proud of our team and really happy tonight. We put four great quarters together. Loved our energy, loved our consistency throughout the game — especially defensively. We came in wanting to do three things against these guys — No. 1 win the boards, two was to stop them in transition, and then third and most importantly, to cut down on the live-ball turnovers. By and large we did a great job of taking care of the ball against really good pressure."
On the significance of the win
"More than anything it'll just give our kids confidence that we can play. We've played really good teams the last few weeks toe-to-toe until the end — and then have lost it in the end. And that's a game we held on. That's a Final Four contending team, and we were able to get it done there."
Lexi Bando, junior guard
On her breakout game
"I don't know if it's been a slump or what, but I've been struggling to get shots. It definitely helps having Sabrina and Maite, such amazing passers and such amazing vision. They were able to find me tonight."
Sabrina Ionescu, freshman guard
On the significance of the win
"They just beat Stanford. So I think it just shows how we're building, and we're going to achieve big things if we continue to work hard and trust the process and keep growing."
Notable: With Hebard on the bench due to two early fouls, Campisano played seven minutes in the second quarter and scored seven points with three rebounds. … Senior Jacinta Vandenberg did not play, for the first time in 25 games this season. … Both team wore pink uniforms as part of the #Play4Kay initiative supporting the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Some of Oregon's pink gear was auctioned and raffled off to benefit the fund.
Up Next: The Ducks close out their weekend homestand against Southern California on Sunday (11 a.m., Pac-12 Networks).
How It Happened: The Ducks (16-9, 6-7 Pac-12) led nearly wire-to-wire, going up by as much as 16 late in the second quarter and surviving some tense moments as the Bruins ratcheted up their defensive pressure to try and close the gap. UCLA (18-6, 9-4) got within 66-60 early in the fourth quarter, when Bando scored eight straight for the Ducks to cap her season-high scoring effort and push the lead back into double digits.
A month after UCLA had 20 offensive rebounds and forced 20 turnovers to beat the Ducks in Los Angeles, 79-63, Oregon had a 43-33 edge on the boards Friday and committed just 13 turnovers. After the Bruins tied the score 4-4 in the early going, the Ducks mounted a 10-1 run, the last seven of which were by Bando. Ruthy Hebard then scored four straight to make it 18-7, and after the teams traded baskets on the next two possessions, the Ducks maintained a double-digit lead well into the third quarter.
Who Stood Out: Bando had scored in double figures just once her last seven games, but broke out with 25 points on 5-of-7 three-point shooting. Hebard notched her ninth double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Ionescu hit two late free throws to finish with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. She broke a school record for triple-doubles she'd shared with the legendary Bev Smith, who sat courtside Friday. All 10 of Ionescu's rebounds came on the defensive end, as she helped set the tone in keeping UCLA off the offensive glass. Maite Cazorla, who was battling a foot injury the last time the two teams played, added 13 points and four assists. Both Mallory McGwire and Sierra Campisano scored nine.
What It Means: The Ducks entered the night generally considered to have a solid NCAA Tournament résumé, including the No. 38 RPI in the country. A win over the No. 15-ranked team in the country could only further that case, along with keeping the UO women in the top half of the Pac-12 standings.
Quotable:
Kelly Graves, head coach
On his thoughts overall
"I'm really proud of our team and really happy tonight. We put four great quarters together. Loved our energy, loved our consistency throughout the game — especially defensively. We came in wanting to do three things against these guys — No. 1 win the boards, two was to stop them in transition, and then third and most importantly, to cut down on the live-ball turnovers. By and large we did a great job of taking care of the ball against really good pressure."
On the significance of the win
"More than anything it'll just give our kids confidence that we can play. We've played really good teams the last few weeks toe-to-toe until the end — and then have lost it in the end. And that's a game we held on. That's a Final Four contending team, and we were able to get it done there."
Lexi Bando, junior guard
On her breakout game
"I don't know if it's been a slump or what, but I've been struggling to get shots. It definitely helps having Sabrina and Maite, such amazing passers and such amazing vision. They were able to find me tonight."
Sabrina Ionescu, freshman guard
On the significance of the win
"They just beat Stanford. So I think it just shows how we're building, and we're going to achieve big things if we continue to work hard and trust the process and keep growing."
Notable: With Hebard on the bench due to two early fouls, Campisano played seven minutes in the second quarter and scored seven points with three rebounds. … Senior Jacinta Vandenberg did not play, for the first time in 25 games this season. … Both team wore pink uniforms as part of the #Play4Kay initiative supporting the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Some of Oregon's pink gear was auctioned and raffled off to benefit the fund.
Up Next: The Ducks close out their weekend homestand against Southern California on Sunday (11 a.m., Pac-12 Networks).
Team Stats
UCLA
ORE
FG%
.361
.500
3FG%
.333
.600
FT%
.636
.731
RB
33
43
TO
6
13
STL
9
3
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
25
FGM
8
3FGM
5
FTM
4
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
3
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