Oregon daily emerald., January 05, 2004, Page 9, Image 9

UCLA's defense
distracts Oregon
in 63-57 victory
The women's basketball
team blows a 14-point lead
in the second half, dropping
its Pac-10 record to 0-4
By Jon Roetman
Sports Reporter
It appeared that the Oregon
women's basketball team was well on
its way to ending its four-game losing
streak against UCLA on Sunday.
"There's no doubt about
it, we just didn't handle
their pressure. I thought
we did a good job the first
couple of times (against
the press)... you have to
keep the focus and you
can't let them come back
into the game."
Bev Smith
Oregon head coach
A fast-break layup by junior cen
ter Andrea Bills gave Oregon a 41-27
lead with 12:41 remaining and sent
the McArthur Court crowd of 3,612
into a frenzy.
That would be the end of Oregon's
good fortune, however, as the Ducks
fell victim to UCLA's pressure defense.
I
Implementing a full-court press,
UCLA went on a 20-4 run that was
capped by an Amanda Livingston
hook shot, giving the Bruins a 47
45 lead that they wouldn't relin
quish. The Ducks had several op
portunities down the stretch, but
when the buzzer sounded, Oregon
had lost 63-57 and faced a 0-4 Pa
cific- 10 Conference record.
Oregon head coach Bev Smith
said the Ducks resembled a "deer in
headlights" during the Bruin run.
UCLA was aided by Oregon's 20
turnovers, several of which came on
sloppy passes while attempting to
break the Bruin press.
"There's no doubt about it, we
just didn't handle their pressure,"
Smith said. "I thought we did a
good job the first couple of times
(against the press) ... but you have
to keep doing it, you have to keep
that discipline, you have to keep
that focus and you can't let them
come back into the game."
This wasn't the first time Oregon
has suffered a significant meltdown
during a game this season. During
their first loss of the season at Port
land on Dec. 4, the Ducks were
blown off the Chiles Center floor by
an eager Pilot team that set the tone
early with a 20-2 run.
During Friday's game against USC,
Oregon quickly fell behind on the
strength of a 17-2 Trojan run. The
Ducks pulled to within six late in the
first half but could never fully recover.
Turn to FOCUS, page 10
^ Open January 9th
With more of everything you
desire in an adult store!
exclusively
adult
COMING
SOON:
the new,
improved
Exclusively
Adult!
1166 South A • Springfield • 726-6969
Become a Special Education Teacher
at the University of Oregon
Teach students:
• With a range of disabilities
• At the elementary, middle, or high school level
• While you work toward your Master’s degree
at a nationally recognized program for research
and teacher preparation.
m
i > n
Tuition support available for students in
licensure programs as well as Native
terican students,
ition, contact:
jitWtapregon.edu
liiieW'Acafefnic Secretary for
^ppra^OTroTerials (541) 346-1638;
boudreau ® Oregon. uorei
r PHOTO 1
[specials!
JANUARY 5-18
2ND SET FREE! |
3x5 prints:
12 exp $2.25
24 exp $4.25
36 exp $6.25
4x6 prints:
12 exp $3.25
24 exp $6.25
36 exp $8.25
From 35mm C-41 foil homo
coloi him. (Phh >uimn .
hdltApinw, an.d negatives
<\yc hided.)
20% OFF APS
PROCESSING:
15 exp. (one set) ,
$4.40
25 exp. (one set)
$6.66
40 exp. (one set) -
$9.40
Allow t-2 days Ipr APS
processing.'Glossy oj matte
. hnish. - ‘
FUJICOLOR
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
BOOKSTORE
www.uobookstore.com
H I I N (i D Y something
ilUlfVlA I different?
Whether you’re in the mood for a mocha, a cheeseburger and a shake, or stirfry with noodles—it’s all here! Take
out available everywhere except Carson and Barnhart Dining Centers, which are all-you-care-to-eat
buffets (Breakfast $5.00, Lunch $6.00, Dinner $7.75).
euthave
fmvwawu
.UNDERGROUND
UNIVERSITY OF ORJiCON
www.housing.uoregon.edu
UO students, faculty, and s,taff
are welcome (meais can be purchased
with a meal plan, DeDuck account, or
cash). For more information and hours of
operation go to our website:
| To Autzen Stadium
barnhart
RILEY
GiPlxamot ^Phxvda
© UO InfoGrayhus tub
Department cf Geography, 2001