The Oregon Ducks played their first Ivy League opponent, the New Jersey Princeton University Tigers, at Matthew Knight Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1. The Oregon Ducks had a slow start as they were trailing at the half, but after a halftime pep talk by head coach Paul Westhead, they were able to clench the victory with a final score of 110-90. Oregon sophomore Jillian Alleyne (14) had a great game and scored 27 points and had 12 rebounds. The Ducks are now 4-2 this season.
The Oregon Ducks will play the Seattle University Redhawks on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Key Arena in Seattle, Wash.
Oregon guard Chrishae Rowe (21) jumps toward the net in an attempt to score. The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon senior Ariel Thomas (22) and Oregon junior Chloe Stiles (23) both reach for the ball after Princeton misses a basket. The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon guard Drea Toler (1) attempts to break the block and throw the ball to a teammate. The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon guard Ariel Thomas (22) jumps up to the basket prior to scoring two points. The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon senior Danielle Love (2) blocks the shot of Princeton junior Jess Shivers (23). The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon freshman Chrishae Rowe (21) tries to break the block from Princeton forward Taylor Williams (22). The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Princeton forward Alex Wheatley (21) blocks the shot of Oregon forward Jillian Alleyne (14). The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon forward Jillian Alleyne (14) catches the ball after Princeton attempts to rebound the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore Jillian Alleyne (14) palms the ball in midair while blocking Princeton sophomore Alex Wheatley (21). The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon forward Jillian Alleyne (14) grabs the ball after Princeton attempts to score. The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon senior, Ariel Thomas (22) readies herself to pass the ball by Princeton guard Blake Dietrick (11) in the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Paul Westhead talks with his team during a timeout in the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon guard Lexi Peterson (33) picks up a loose ball during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon freshman Drea Toler (1) attempts to juke Princeton junior Blake Dietrick (11) on her way to the basket. The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon’s bench explodes after a successful three point shot early in the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the Princeton Tigers at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 1, 2013. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)