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Eugene, OR – The Oregon Geese, trying to lengthen their profitable streak to 6 video games, took on an Indiana squad trying to cement an NCAA Match bid with a win. The sport was shut all through till Oregon scored the final ten factors of the sport to come back away with aa 73-64 win. Jackson Shelstad made a protracted three-pointer on the finish of the shot clock to present Oregon a late 66-64 lead and the Geese ran away from there. Shelstad led Oregon with 17 factors whereas Nate Bittle added 14 factors (8-of-8 FT’s), seven rebounds, six assists and 4 blocks.
In fairly a couple of video games this yr the Geese have gotten off to a poor begin. Of their final recreation towards USC, the Trojans took an early 15-4 lead. Tonight, Oregon was crisp on offense from the beginning, making over 50% of the sector aim makes an attempt and half their three-point makes an attempt after the primary 12 minutes of play. They stored a small lead via a lot of the first half, main 25-19 on the under-12 trip. Indiana helped by two three-pointers from Kanaan Carlyle, then went on a 13-2 run to take a 32-30 lead. The Geese got here proper again and took the lead on a three-pointer from Kwame Evans Jr. Oregon went into halftime with a 35-32 lead.
Evans Jr. performed the perfect for Oregon within the half, ending with eight factors (2-of-3 3’s) and 4 rebounds in ten minutes of motion. Bittle additionally scored eight for the Geese. Oregon cooled off after a stable taking pictures begin, making solely two of their final ten three-point makes an attempt to complete the half at 5-of-16. Indiana shot solely 3-of-10 from deep and gave up some factors on the free throw line, hitting solely 1-of-5.
Indiana got here out sizzling within the second half changing on their first 4 of 5 3’s to take a 50-47 lead. The Hoosiers’ three-point taking pictures and offensive rebounding helped them retain a small lead at 59-57 on the under-8 trip. At that time the Geese had been 0-of-6 on 3’s within the half. The groups had been tied at 61 on the under-4 trip with Oregon 0-of-8 from deep at that time. A 3-pointer from Trey Galloway gave Indiana a 64-63 lead with 1:57 remaining.
Shelstad then hit their first three-pointer of the half, a 30-footer on the finish of the shot clock to present the Geese a two-point lead. Bittle then got here up with a steal, was fouled, and made each free throws to present Oregon a 68-64 lead. Oregon stored Indiana scoreless for the remainder of the competition.
The Geese had a +7 rebounding edge and received regardless of taking pictures solely 6-of-25 from deep. Trey Galloway led the Hoosiers with 16 factors. Indiana shot 9-of-25 from deep, 6-of-15 within the second half.
Oregon (21-8, 11-8) will end their common season on the highway towards Washington on Sunday at Midday native time. Indiana (18-12, 9-10) will end their common season at dwelling towards Ohio State, an essential recreation in deciding whether or not they are going to get an NCAA Match berth.
This text was written by Carl Berman, Managing Companion of NetScouts Basketball. You possibly can comply with us on Fb, or on twitter.
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