As the Oregon Ducks prepare to host the Stanford Cardinal, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging stretch. The upcoming game, scheduled at Matthew Knight Arena, presents an opportunity for the Ducks to regain momentum after recent setbacks.

Jan 29, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Agnes Emma-Nnopu (2) shoots the ball during the third quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing past performances, it's clear that the Ducks have been struggling offensively. In their last game against UCLA Bruins, they scored only 55 points with a field goal percentage of just 39 percent and were particularly weak from beyond the arc, hitting a mere 17 percent of their three-point attempts. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was also concerning at 0.31.

The previous encounter with USC Trojans wasn't much better as they managed only 51 points and shot just 33 percent from the field. Once again, three-point shooting was an issue with a success rate of only ten percent. Moreover, turnovers continued to plague them as they recorded twelve in that game alone.

Jan 29, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Haley Jones (30) shoots the ball against Oregon Ducks forward Grace VanSlooten (40) during the third quarter at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

In contrast, during their visit to Utah Utes' Jon M. Huntsman Center earlier in February, while still losing with just 48 points scored and sixteen turnovers committed, there were some positive signs: The Ducks showed improvement in two-point field goal percentage at nearly half of their attempts made (49 percent) and had a slightly better assist-to-turnover ratio (0.8).

Despite these challenges on offense, there are areas where Oregon has shown resilience; for instance – defensive rebounds have been consistent across games which could be key against Stanford's attack.

Jan 29, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Te-Hina Paopao (12) controls the ball against Stanford Cardinal guard Agnes Emma-Nnopu (2) during the first quarter at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The venue might play into Oregon's hands; playing at home could provide them with the much-needed boost from local supporters who will fill Matthew Knight Arena hoping for victory.

Fans can catch this pivotal matchup on March 2nd at 2:00 PM Pacific Time as both teams face off in Eugene – available for viewing through local sports networks or streaming platforms that cover college basketball events.

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