Ducks Advance To Pac-12 Semifinals
March 9, 2023 7:28PM PST
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 09: Jermaine Couisnard #5 of the Oregon Ducks reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against the Washington State Cougars in the first half of a quarterfinal game of the Pac-12 basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Ducks defeated the Cougars 75-70. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas, NV. — The Oregon Ducks have advanced to the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals by defeating the Washington State Cougars 75-70 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Despite leading by as much as 19 points in the first half, the Ducks trailed by as many as four in the second half, thanks to a stretch of 9-of-13 three-point shooting by Washington State. However, Oregon’s stout defense in the final minutes of the game helped them hold off the Cougars and secure the win. Keeshawn Barthelemy and Jermaine Couisnard led the way for Oregon with 17 points each, while N’Faly Dante recorded his 10th double-double of the season with 16 points and 11 rebounds. The Ducks will now face UCLA in the semifinals.
