The Oregon Ducks have already played several teams with height this season in both Houston and Memphis. Oregon beat both teams and were able to stay out of foul trouble. On Wednesday night, they face a more experienced big team that will come with defensive rim protection and rebounds will play a larger part.
In the first ten minutes against Houston last week at Matthew Knight Arena, the Ducks were out rebounded 15 to 6. In the end it was more respectable and Dana Altman watched his team pull away for the win in the second half. Oregon is now 5-0 on the season and remained ranked 11th in the Associated Press poll this week.