Nevada Wolf Pack to Face Oregon Ducks at Eugene's Matthew Knight Arena
As the Nevada Wolf Pack prepares to face the Oregon Ducks at the Matthew Knight Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends could play a significant role. The Wolf Pack's performance in their last few outings has shown both resilience and areas for improvement.
In their most recent game against Pepperdine Waves, Nevada emerged victorious with an 85-77 scoreline. Their offensive efforts were commendable, shooting 47 percent from the field and an impressive 83 percent from the free-throw line. They also dominated inside, scoring 36 points in the paint and securing 39 rebounds.
However, consistency has been a challenge for Nevada. In their encounter with Loyola Marymount Lions just prior to that victory, they struggled offensively, managing only 52 points with a field goal percentage of just over 31 percent. Despite this setback, they maintained strong free-throw accuracy at around 87 percent but fell short on rebounding with only 26 boards.
The team showed better form when playing at home against Sam Houston State Bearkats before these two games. They put up a solid defensive front with five blocks and six steals while also distributing well on offense with seventeen assists leading to a comfortable win of 78-60.
Heading into Eugene's renowned venue known for its energetic atmosphere could influence performance levels for both teams. The Wolf Pack will need to focus on maintaining their shooting efficiency while improving ball security and rebounding if they want to come out on top against the Ducks.
Fans eager to see how Nevada handles this away challenge can tune in on December 11th as they take on Oregon live from Matthew Knight Arena broadcasted by Pac-12 Network.