Oregon entered the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at 5-0 and moving up in the rankings. The Ducks moved up on Monday to 15th in the country following losses to Pac-12 foes California and Arizona over the weekend. Fresno State came in at 5-0 on the season, and a player in Marvelle Harris who averaged 20 points per game. However, it was Oregon that got off to a solid start.
It took several minutes and missed shots, but the Oregon Ducks built an 11 point lead before Fresno State hit two free throws with 15 minutes remaining in the first half.