The Oregon Men move to 4-0 with win over Florida A&M

The Oregon Ducks secured their fourth straight win in the men’s basketball season on Monday evening. The unbeaten Ducks faced off against the Florida A&M Rattlers in Tallahassee, Florida, improving their record to 4-0. Despite a close game, the Ducks emerged victorious. The victory, however, was hard-fought and didn’t come easily.

After a strong offensive start, the Ducks lost their rhythm and played haphazardly for the remainder of the first half, entering the break with only a one-point lead. However, they turned things around after halftime, finding their offensive groove and establishing a comfortable lead that lasted until the end.

Below are my instant reactions to Oregon’s recent triumph:

Final Score – Oregon Ducks 67 – Florida A&M Rattlers 54

Keys to the Game

• Oregon’s shooting secured the win, as they made crucial three-pointers and free throws.

• The Ducks struggled in the first half with missed layups, poor passes, and bad shot selection.

• However, they cleaned up their act in the second half, reducing turnovers and finding their offensive flow.

• Oregon began to pull away after hitting three consecutive 3-point shots in the second half.

Top Performers

Jadrian Tracey: 13 points, 6 rebounds

Jermaine Couisnard: 11 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist

Jesse Zarzuela: 14 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist

Keeshawn Barthelemy: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist

Kario Oquendo: 9 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist

Key Stats

• Oregon made 7 threes in Monday’s game, with five of those coming in the second half.

• The Ducks shot 61.1 percent from the free-throw line.

• Oregon had 8 turnovers (6 in the first half) and only 5 assists.

• At the half, Florida A&M had five more rebounds than the Ducks, but in the second half, Oregon had a +11 rebound differential.

• Oregon played well defensively, finishing with 4 blocks, 7 steals, and holding the Rattlers to 37.7 percent shooting from the field.

What’s Next?

Oregon will remain in Florida to prepare for the Emerald Coast Classic. They will face the undefeated Santa Clara in their first game, and a potential matchup with the winner of Alabama vs. Ohio State awaits if they secure a victory.

Story originally appeared on Ducks Wire