Emerald Quick Hits: MBB’s Joseph Young promises NCAA Tournament

Originally Posted on Emerald Media via UWIRE

– Men’s basketball guard Joseph Young announced, “We’re making the [NCAA] tournament. I just want to get that out right now,” after Tuesday’s practice. Head coach Dana Altman thought the claim was “young and foolish,” but he “likes the enthusiasm.”

– Acrobatics & Tumbling freshman base Lauren Jones passed away Tuesday night. The Oregon athletic community has been sharing their condolences on Twitter and there is currently a form where people can share their memories of her, which will be compiled at a later date.

– On Monday, No. 22 Oregon baseball finished their four-game season-opener series at the Les Murakami Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Ducks were trailing 2-0 until the ninth inning, where the Ducks scored three runs to pull ahead and win the game against Hawaii, 3-2.

– Women’s tennis doubles partners Alyssa Tobita and Nia Rose raised their doubles record to 16-5 this weekend after games against Iowa and Montana. The team will begin their road trip this weekend to Santa Barbara, California to play UCSB and Santa Clara.

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