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Oregon wants to attack the paint again vs. E. Washington
Oregon got off to a solid start earlier in the week with an 18-point win over Montana. Another Big Sky program comes to town Friday night, as Eastern Washington faces the Ducks in Eugene, Ore. Despite nine transfers on the roster, Oregon showed good chemistry among the new arrivals and a willingness to attack on offense and defend the entire court. The Ducks tried just 11 3-pointers, relying on penetration into the lane and athleticism for lobs and putback dunks that gave them momentum against Montana. "I do think it provides some energy and gets our guys going, when you see them make some of the plays that they made," Oregon interim head coach Tony Stubblefield said. "Guys get really enthused, and I think that picks up their defensive intensity (too). I think they really feed off of that." Guard Tyrone Riley IV had 17 points to lead the Ducks against the Grizzlies, and he was also strong on the defensive end with two blocked shots and four steals, both team highs. Oregon found balance in its scoring, something that was missing last season for the Ducks, who slogged through their worst season in more than a decade in going