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Ducks Cruise In Exhibition Opener Despite Absent Vets

Editor, GoDucks.com

EUGENE, Ore. — Facing a local small college team coached by UO legend Luke Jackson, the Ducks kicked off the exhibition portion of their 2015-16 season with a 92-44 victory over Northwest Christian on Tuesday evening before 5,499 in Matthew Knight Arena.

How It Happened: Playing without their expected playmaker, senior transfer Dylan Ennis, and defensive backstop, Jordan Bell, the Ducks weren’t lacking for production at either end of the floor Tuesday. Oregon shot .449 — despite missing its first 15 three-pointers and finishing 1-of-17 — and held the Beacons to .