The #18 Oregon Ducks were tested today in their first real competition of the season, against the #10 North Carolina Tar Heels. Did the Ducks pass the test? Yes. Did they fail the test? Also, yes.
In all four quarters, Oregon would pull out to sizeable leads, leaving fans to think “Wow, this team might be really special!” And then each time, the Tar Heels would close and make it a tighter game. Thing is, they surpassed the Ducks in the 3rd and 4th quarters and ultimately took the game, 85-79.
It’s only November. We very well may be on the cusp of a special season, but this is a young team with a lot of maturing to do.