Shooting troubles, early turnovers doom Grizzlies in road contest against Oregon

Grizzlies fall to 1-2 in conference play

Portland, Ore. - The Grizzlies (6-5, 1-2 Big Sky) dropped their second-straight game on Thursday night, falling 76-66 to the Oregon Ducks (8-4, 2-1) at Matthew Knight Arena.

The Grizzlies struggled to find their shooting touch all night, finishing the game 38.5% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range. They also committed 15 turnovers, which led to 17 points for the Ducks.

The Ducks jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 17 points in the second half. The Grizzlies made a late run in the game, cutting the lead to six points with just over two minutes remaining, but they couldn't complete the comeback.

Junior guard Michael Carter III led the Grizzlies with 16 points, while sophomore forward Cameron Parker added 15 points and 10 rebounds. Senior guard Bobby Pettiford also scored in double figures with 11 points.

Oregon was led by senior forward Chris Boucher, who finished with a game-high 21 points. Sophomore guard Tyler Dorsey added 17 points, and junior forward Dillon Brooks chipped in with 12 points.

The Grizzlies will return to action on Saturday night when they host the Eastern Washington Eagles (5-6, 1-2) at Dahlberg Arena. The game will tip off at 7 p.m.

Shooting woes continue for Grizzlies

The Grizzlies have struggled to shoot the ball consistently all season, and that continued on Thursday night against Oregon. They finished the game shooting 38.5% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range.

The Grizzlies have now shot below 40% from the field in three of their last four games. They are also shooting just 32.7% from three-point range on the season, which ranks 296th in the nation.

The Grizzlies need to find a way to improve their shooting if they want to be successful in conference play. They have the talent to be a good team, but they need to be able to make shots in order to win games.

Early turnovers cost Grizzlies

The Grizzlies also hurt themselves with early turnovers on Thursday night. They committed 15 turnovers in the game, which led to 17 points for the Ducks.

The Grizzlies have now committed at least 10 turnovers in each of their last four games. They are averaging 13.8 turnovers per game on the season, which ranks 242nd in the nation.

The Grizzlies need to find a way to reduce their turnovers if they want to be successful in conference play. They can't afford to give the other team extra possessions, especially in close games.

Conclusion

The Grizzlies dropped their second-straight game on Thursday night, falling 76-66 to the Oregon Ducks. The Grizzlies struggled to shoot the ball consistently and committed too many turnovers.

The Grizzlies will return to action on Saturday night when they host the Eastern Washington Eagles. They need to find a way to improve their shooting and reduce their turnovers if they want to win the game.