Kwame Evans Jr. Shines as Oregon Beats UC Riverside 91-76
Oregon's season opener saw standout performances from key players, setting a promising tone for the season.
- Kwame Evans Jr. led Oregon with a career-high 23 points, contributing significantly to the team's victory.
- Nate Bittle recorded a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, showcasing his improvement after a challenging previous season.
- The Ducks' newcomers, Brandon Angel and TJ Bamba, made strong debuts, scoring 17 and 12 points respectively.
- Oregon maintained a significant lead throughout the game, shooting 50% from the field and dominating in rebounds.
- UC Riverside's Barrington Hargress, the Big West Freshman of the Year, was the top scorer for his team with 20 points.