After a slow first half trying to figure out how to play without both Bittle and Dante, Oregon was able to get threes to drop in the 2nd half and were able to maintain a 8+ point lead for a majority of the half before winning 67-54. Game would easily have been put away earlier but 22-36 FT shooting prevented that. Zarzuela led the way with 14 points and Tracey had 13 points.
Played against kenpom #339. I suppose it was a road game, but if Dante and Bittle are out any length of time this team will be lucky to make the NIT. I am pretty sure Bittle has a broken wrist, so hopefully Dante can be back in a few games
Broken wrist is 6-10 weeks, depending on severity. Seemed sadly to be the case. Hoping it's less, but unlikely if he didn't even go to Florida.
Rooting so hard for Dante to stay healthy. He's such an awesome kid and overcome a lot in life, including injuries, that I hope he can push through. Life is not fair, especially for ducks.