It was billed as a battle of a great defensive team in Arizona versus a great offensive team in Oregon. For three quarters, Arizona was clearly the superior team on both ends of the floor, leading by double figures heading into the final quarter and shooting over 50 percent for most of the opening 30 minutes. Then, came a five-point fourth quarter that allowed the Ducks to send it to overtime on the way to the 68-66 win.
Through three quarters, Oregon stayed in it from the free-throw line. They went to the line 18 times in the first 30 minutes while they struggled to hit from the field.