In their season-opener exhibition game, Oregon head coach Dana Altman and his team lined up against a familiar Duck as the Northwest Christian University Beacons were coached by Luke Jackson, a former standout forward for Oregon who lead the Ducks to an Elite Eight finish in the 2002 NCAA Tournament as a sophomore.
The game was not much of a fair fight, however, as the Ducks piled on the points throughout the first half, heading to the locker rooms at halftime sporting a 51-27 lead. The second half was much the same, as the Beacons simply could not match the size and scoring prowess of the Oregon field.
Oregon’s next match is their final exhibition game of the pre-season against the Point Loma Sea Lions on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m., at Matt Knight Arena.
NCU guard Nick Sullivan (2) has his lay up blocked by Oregon Dominic Artis (1) during the first half. The No. 18 Oregon Ducks play the Northwest Christian University Beacons in an exhibition opener at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Sophomore guard Damyean Dotson (21) drives in for a lay up during the first half of the Oregon/NCU exhibition opener. The No. 18 Oregon Ducks play the Northwest Christian University Beacons in an exhibition opener at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Senior guard Johnathan Loyd (10) sprints down half court while in NCU pursuit. The No. 18 Oregon Ducks play the Northwest Christian University Beacons in an exhibition opener at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon forward Richard Amardi (13) passes behind his back under double team coverage from the NCU Beacons. The No. 18 Oregon Ducks play the Northwest Christian University Beacons in an exhibition opener at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Former Oregon All-American player and NCU head coach Luke Jackson reacts to the referee’s failure to call a foul committed by the Oregon Ducks. The No. 18 Oregon Ducks play the Northwest Christian University Beacons in an exhibition opener at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Dana Altman gives instruction to his players during the second half. The No. 18 Oregon Ducks play the Northwest Christian University Beacons in an exhibition opener at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon football head coach Mark Helfrich and his family took in the game along the sidelines at Matt Knight Arena after his team’s 42-14 defeat of the UCLA Bruins on Saturday. The No. 18 Oregon Ducks play the Northwest Christian University Beacons in an exhibition opener at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon forward Elgin Cook (23) looks for an open shot under heavy pressure from NCU defenders. The No. 18 Oregon Ducks play the Northwest Christian University Beacons in an exhibition opener at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon fans in the Pit Crew section shouted enthusiastically towards Oregon football head coach Mark Helfrich after the just-released BCS poll rankings placed Oregon at the #2 spot, jumping FSU. The No. 18 Oregon Ducks play the Northwest Christian University Beacons in an exhibition opener at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
NCU guard Travis Pacos (24) struggles for the ball with Oregon center Waverly Austin (20) and junior guard Jalil abdul-Bassit (15). The No. 18 Oregon Ducks play the Northwest Christian University Beacons in an exhibition opener at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Redshirt senior guard Jason Calliste (12) is suspended in mid-air while going in for a lay up during the start of the second half. The No. 18 Oregon Ducks play the Northwest Christian University Beacons in an exhibition opener at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Redshirt junior guard Joseph Young (3) looks to pass the ball away from NCU guard Remi White (22). The No. 18 Oregon Ducks play the Northwest Christian University Beacons in an exhibition opener at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Sophomore guard Damyean Dotson (21) chases the ball out of bounds during the first half of the Oregon/NCU exhibition opener. The No. 18 Oregon Ducks play the Northwest Christian University Beacons in an exhibition opener at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)