The Oregon Ducks started the game with Offensive momentum. Troy Brown hit a three, and followed with an assist for a second three by Elijah Brown. The Ducks started the game 3 for 3 from beyond the arc, but hit just 33 percent from the free throw line in the first ten minutes of the game. The Ducks had a 16-15 lead at the 10 minute mark.
Oregon found a scoring drought, going 2 for 9 entering the second half of the first period. Head Coach Dana Altman had to shuffle his lineup to keep players out of foul trouble.