Ducks Edge Out Cougars at T-Mobile Arena in a Close Pac-12 Quarterfinal

In a closely contested Pac-12 quarterfinal at the T-Mobile Arena, the Oregon Ducks emerged victorious over the Washington State Cougars with a final score of 75-70. The Ducks now stand with an unblemished record in this tournament, while the Cougars exit with their hopes dashed.

The game was characterized by intense competition and frequent lead changes, totaling ten throughout the contest. The Ducks and Cougars were tied six times, indicating just how evenly matched these two teams were on this occasion. Oregon's performance was marked by their dominance in points scored within the paint, tallying an impressive 42 compared to Washington State's 18.

Oregon showcased superior rebounding skills with a total of 35 rebounds; their offensive efforts led to nine offensive rebounds which contributed significantly to their second-chance points totaling 17. This effort on the boards was critical for maintaining possession and capitalizing on scoring opportunities.

Defensively, Oregon outperformed Washington State as well, registering six blocks against three from their opponents. This defensive solidity limited Washington State's ability to get easy baskets and helped shift momentum in favor of Oregon when it mattered most.

On offense, both teams displayed effective ball distribution with each recording 15 assists. However, it was Oregon's higher assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.67 that demonstrated better ball control under pressure compared to Washington State's ratio of 1.88.

The Ducks' shooting accuracy from two-point range stood at an impressive rate of approximately 54 percent while maintaining a solid overall field goal percentage of around 45 percent. Their free throw performance also proved crucial as they made about 79 percent from the line which helped seal their victory down the stretch.

Washington State did not go down without a fight though; they showed remarkable accuracy from beyond the arc hitting nearly half (48 percent) of their three-point attempts and excelled at free throw shooting making approximately 87 percent of those shots.

As fans look ahead for what’s next for Oregon basketball team after this hard-fought win: The Ducks are scheduled to play away against UCLA Bruins at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 10th at around seven o'clock PM Pacific Time Zone (PST). Fans can catch all live action broadcasted on Pac-12 Network as both teams strive for glory in what promises to be another showcase event.