The Oregon Ducks had a successful start to their season, defeating Florida A&M 67-54 in their first away game. The Ducks were led by senior guard Payton Pritchard, who scored a game-high 22 points. Pritchard was also the team’s top assist man, dishing out seven assists.
Oregon’s defense was the key to their victory, as they held the Rattlers to just 54 points. The Ducks held Florida A&M to just 33.3% shooting from the field and forced 14 turnovers. The Ducks also outrebounded the Rattlers 37-30, which was a major factor in the win.
The Ducks had four players score in double figures, with Pritchard leading the way. Freshman guard Will Richardson added 13 points and four assists, while forward Paul White chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds. Forward Kenny Wooten also had a solid game, finishing with 10 points and four rebounds.
Oregon’s victory was a great start to the season and a good sign of things to come. The Ducks will look to build on this win as they face off against the University of Portland on Saturday. If they can continue to play strong defense and get contributions from all of their players, they should be in good shape for the rest of the season.
