The Oregon Ducks opened their season with a bang, defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Led by sophomore forward Dante, the Ducks put on a show for the fans, winning the game 87-76.
Dante was the star of the night, recording 16 points and an impressive 21 rebounds. He was a force on the boards, grabbing almost every rebound that came his way. He also had two blocks and two steals to help the Ducks secure the victory.
The Ducks had a balanced attack on offense, with four players scoring in double figures. Senior guard Tyler led the way with 20 points, while freshman guard Jack added 15 points and five assists. Senior forward Ryan chipped in 13 points and seven rebounds, and sophomore center Mark had 10 points and four rebounds.
The Bulldogs were led by senior forward Joe, who had 22 points and nine rebounds. Junior guard John added 17 points and five assists, while freshman guard Tom had 10 points and four rebounds.
The Ducks were able to take control of the game early, leading by as many as 16 points in the first half. The Bulldogs were able to cut the deficit to six late in the second half, but the Ducks held on for the victory.
The win was a great start to the season for the Ducks, and they will look to build on it in their next game against the Arizona Wildcats. With Dante leading the way, the Ducks have a great chance to make some noise this season.
