Montana at Oregon

EUGENE, Ore. (Interstat) — The Oregon Ducks women’s basketball team delivered a dominant performance on both ends of the floor, overwhelming the Montana Lady Griz 90-47 in a non-conference matchup Saturday at Matthew Knight Arena.

From the opening tip, the Ducks established control, using a stifling defense to fuel their transition offense. Oregon forced 23 Montana turnovers, converting them into 23 points, while the Lady Griz managed just 12 points off 10 Oregon giveaways. The Ducks also dished out 16 assists and recorded 16 steals, showcasing a cohesive and aggressive defensive effort.

Oregon’s offense was efficient throughout, shooting 51.5 percent from the floor. The Ducks dominated inside, outscoring Montana 52-24 in the paint. In contrast, the Lady Griz struggled to find any consistent rhythm, shooting 35.2 percent overall and 25 percent from beyond the arc.

The game was effectively decided by halftime. Oregon built a 21-10 lead after the first quarter and extended it to a 44-18 advantage by the break, holding Montana to just eight points in the second period. The Ducks continued to pull away after halftime, leading 64-32 after three quarters before closing out the victory.

Montana’s lone bright spot was guard Mack Konig, who scored a game-high 23 points. Jocelyn Land added nine rebounds for the Lady Griz.

The Ducks’ victory was a balanced team effort. Ehis Etute led a deep Oregon scoring contingent with 12 points and seven rebounds. Avary Cain and Katie Fiso each added 11 points, with Fiso also contributing five assists and three steals. Sofia Bell, Elisa Mevius and Amina Muhammad all chipped in 10 points apiece, with Bell adding two blocks and Muhammad grabbing five rebounds.

The win improves Oregon’s record to 2-0 to start the season, while Montana falls to 1-1. The Ducks are scheduled to host Grand Canyon on Tuesday. Montana will look to rebound on the road at Washington on Monday.

An announced crowd of 4,296 attended the game at Matthew Knight Arena.