The Oregon men’s basketball team (16-8, 4-8 in Pac-12) hosts the Washington State Cougars (9-17, 2-12 in Pac-12) at Matthew Knight Arena on Feb. 23. Oregon enters the game leading the Pac-12 in scoring (83.5 ppt) but is playing without sophomore guard Damyean Dotson, who was cited by Eugene Police for using a false identification on Saturday. When the schools last met, Oregon notched its largest margin of victory this season in a 71-44 win on Jan. 26. The last time the Cougars won in Eugene was on Jan. 17, 2009.
Next, the Ducks face the UCLA Bruins on the road in Los Angeles on Feb. 27.
Oregon redshirt junior guard Joseph Young (3) puts up a two-pointer in the paint during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon redshirt junior guard Joseph Young (3) drives the ball toward the basket during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon senior guard Johnathan Loyd (10) puts up a successful three-pointer over the outstretched arms of Washington State junior guard DaVonté Lacy (25) during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon teammates celebrate after Oregon redshirt senior forward Mike Moser (0) scores an unexpected three-pointer. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Washington State junior guard Dexter Kernich-Drew (10) has the ball stripped by Oregon redshirt junior guard Joseph Young (3) during a drive into the paint in the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon redshirt junior guard Joseph Young (3) chases down a loose ball after he forced the steal from Washington State junior guard Dexter Kernich-Drew (10). The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Washington State junior guard Royce Woolridge (22) is upended midair as Oregon redshirt sophomore forward Elgin Cook (23) guards the basket during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon senior guard Johnathan Loyd (10) moves downcourt during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon redshirt senior forward Mike Moser (0) flies toward the ball prior to dunking it through the hoop. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon redshirt senior forward Mike Moser (0) scoops the ball in bounds to keep Oregon from losing possession of the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon redshirt senior forward Richard Amardi (13) and Oregon sophomore guard Dominic Artis (1) block the shot of Washington State junior guard DaVonté Lacy (25) during the first half of the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Washington State junior guard DaVonté Lacy (25) dives toward the floor in attempt to steal the ball from Oregon redshirt junior guard Joseph Young (3). The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Dana Altman screams at the referee in disagreement of a foul called. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Washington State junior guard DaVonté Lacy (25) dunks the ball through the hoop after quickly stealing the ball from Oregon. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
The Duck playfully flirts with a courtside fan during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon redshirt junior guard Joseph Young (3) puts up a perimeter shot against Washington State junior guard DaVonté Lacy (25) during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Washington State head coach Ken Bone reacts to a call against a Cougars player during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 23, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)