Returning home from a physical and emotional overtime victory over a top-five nationally ranked team, it’s no surprise that No.8 Oregon came out as slow as they did. Even with the three days between games, the Ducks lacked a sense of urgency against the 4-5 Grizzlies.
Insert N’Faly Dante.
Up by seven with less than eight minutes remaining in the first half Oregon’s offense was out of rhythm until the Malian-born big man stepped on the floor. In Dante’s first collegiate action of his career the 6’ 11” forward dominated with his size going 4-5 in the first half.