3 rapid reactions from Oregon basketball's blowout win over Montana

1. Oregon's defense was dominant

The Ducks held Montana to just 31.7% shooting from the field and forced 12 turnovers. Oregon also blocked six shots and had seven steals.

“Our defense was really good tonight,” Oregon coach Dana Altman said. “We were active and we made them uncomfortable."

2. Will Richardson had a big night

The sophomore guard scored 17 points, dished out six assists, and grabbed five rebounds.

“I thought Will played really well tonight,” Altman said. “He was aggressive and he made some big plays for us.”

3. Oregon's bench was solid

The Ducks got a big boost from their bench, which scored 25 points.

“Our bench was really good tonight,” Altman said. “They gave us a lot of energy and they made some big plays for us.”