The Oregon women’s basketball team continued to struggle away from Eugene on Tuesday night losing 92-86 to Utah Tech in the first round of the Trailblazer Classic in St. George, UT. A first half defensive collapse resulted in a 17 point halftime deficit for the Ducks, but they closed to within 5 by the end of the 3rd quarter. The Trailblazers held off the rally in the 4th however, and head coach Kelly Graves was left to try and explain yet another loss to non-power conference opponent.
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Oregon was close to Tech in most statistical categories and used their physicality well by out-rebounding the Trailblazers and having the edge when it came to points in the paint.