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What happened
Oregon slowly but surely put more and more distance between itself and Duke, turning a five-point halftime lead into an insurmountable one with five minutes left in the game. Dillon Brooks and Elgin Cook combined for 38 points, leading the Ducks to the Elite Eight with an 82–68 win over the Blue Devils.
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Why it matters
Oregon is back in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2007 and sixth time in program history.