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Men’s continued from page 7 Against Northern Arizona, the Ducks proved they could win a close game even after losing one, toppling the Lumberjacks 72-70 in overtime two days after losing to Auburn. “We’re ex hausted and ready to get out of here,” senior center Julius Hicks told KUGN af ter the North ern Arizona game. “The Auburn loss was heart breaking. We thought we should have won that game.” Oregon’s victory over South Car olina State proved the Ducks could dominate a team when rested, as , they cruised to an 82-60 win at Mac Court. In the Ducks’ last December game, against Louisville, five Ore gon players scored in double fig ures to lead the Ducks to an 88-65 road win. Freshman guard Luke Ridnour, Oregon’s highly touted recruit, had one of the best statisti cal games of his young career, scor ing 15 points and dishing out five assists in 35 minutes of game time. But Oregon’s star for December was undoubtedly Bracey. The Chicago native averaged 21.6 points in the five games over Christmas break, and was named Pac-10 Player of the Week for his efforts against Illinois-Chicago and Auburn. Bracey’s efforts this season are dazzling statistically. The forward is leading the Pac-10 in scoring at 20.3 points per game, and is one of only two players — Arizona’s Michael Wright is the other — to be ranked among the Pac-lO’s top 10 in scoring, rebounding and field goal percentage. “When he plays well, [Bracey] gives us an enormous amount of confidence,” Kent said. Jones and guard Anthony Nor We still have a lotto prove. We ’re excited to get out there and prove to everyone that we’re one of the top teams in this conference. Bryan Bracey Forward wood are also averaging double digits, and Ridnour ranks in the Pac-lO’s top-10 in assists per game and assist/turnover ratio. As much as the Ducks have en joyed their successful preseason, the players are ready to face the competition of the Pac-10. “We still have a lot to prove,” Bracey said. “We’re excited to get out there and prove to everyone that we’re one of the top teams in this conference.” If December is any indication, the Ducks could be opening a dif ferent kind of present in March — their invitation to the NCAA Tour nament. . ....... ; . ■ iiiiiii Adam Amato Emerald Julius Hicks (21) attempts to block a Jason Heide shot against Oregon State Saturday, in the Ducks’ 10th win of the season. iO* OFFICIATE WINTER TERM. Rec Sports will hire students to loffieiate intramural basketball, floor hockey, and coed volleyball. If you have an interest and experience in | sports and want to earn while you learn, contact the Rec Sports office. Rec sports will I train you. The first ■officials meeting is I Jan. 10. 6:00pm in the Ulrich Rm (Rnt 63), Student I Recreation Center. 41 3s* 4 Come Play! Winter Term 2001 League Manager Meetings Location Time Basketball January 16 *SRC Multipurpose #4 4:00™ Floor Hockey January 23 *SRC Ulrich Room 4:00™. Coed Volleyball January 24 *SRC Ulrich Room 4:00P« LeaguePlayoff Meetings LocationTime BasketballFebruary 15*SRC Multipurpose #4 4:00™ Floor Hockey Conducted via e-mail Coed Volleyball Conducted via e-mail Special EventsDeadlineDates Location Basketball Scramble January 16, 5™. January 17 & 19, 3:30r» SRC Courts 4 & 5 Free Throw, Hot Shot, February, 14 February 14, 4:00™ SRC Courts 4 & 5 Three-Point Contest Open Swim Meet February 14 February 16, 6:00pm Leighton Pool ~ TournamentsDeadlineDatesLocation Table TennisFebruary 1 _February 4, NOONGerlinger 220 Wrestling Feb. 7, 3:45-5p« February 7, 7:00™. Mac Court Indoor SoccerFebruary 15February 17-18SRC Courts 4 & 5 Flag FootballFebruary 22February 24-25Artificial Turf Field Badminton March 1 March 3, 3:30r« SRC Court 3 *SRC = Student Recreation Center For more information, stop by 102 Esslinger Hall or call 346-4113. Visit our Web site: http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~pars/ An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided if requested in advance. Creative 'Discussion §roup Tor Women Winter zrm ‘fhursday’s 12-1 Century 'Room C WeehCy meetings for non-traditionaC coCCege-age students, student parents, transfer students and students with eider care responsibilities. We wifC he using art, writing and discussion to create a group where there wid he opportunities for support, friendship and fun. Sponsored hy the ASdlO Women’s Center http://darhwing.uoregon.edu/~women/ leather DeVore WIT1 Coordinator: 346-4095 I can't forget to cut out my Precision Cuts Duck Buck coupon w this term.
