No. 13 Oregon beats Texas Southern 83-66 in season opener
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) Will Richardson scored 20 points and No. 13 Oregon opened the season with an 83-66 victory over Texas Southern on Tuesday.
De'Vion Harmon added 15 points and Jacob Young had 14 for the Ducks, who led by as many as 23 points in the second half.
John Walker III led the Tigers with 19 points and PJ Henry had 10.
''We started jelling together in the second half,'' Young said. ''We started moving it faster and started hitting shots and that just carried on and then we just kept going in the second half. We pushed the big lead out and we just started getting comfortable from there.''
Both teams played in the NCAA Tournament last season. Oregon went 21-7 overall and reached the Sweet 16 for the fifth time under coach Dana Altman.
Texas Southern went 17-9 and won the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament. The Tigers defeated Mount St. Mary's in the First Four and then lost to Michigan.
Texas Southern returned four starters from last season's team. Michael Weathers, the team's top scorer, transferred to Southern Methodist for his final year of eligibility.
A newcomer for Texas Southern is freshman Shaqir O'Neal, the youngest son of Shaquille O'Neal, but he did not play on Tuesday.
The Tigers stayed close in the in the opening half, but Oregon began to pull away in the final five minutes.
Oregon pushed the lead to 34-22 with just over a minute remaining in the half on Richardson's 3-pointer. The Ducks led 36-26 at the break.
Oregon opened the second half with a 10-2 run and led by 46-30 after Richardson's tip-in with 16:22 left. Richardson averaged 11.3 points and 3.9 assists last season but missed time because of injury.
''I like the depth of this team. I like the guys. I think if they become a cohesive unit defensively and offensively, that we can have a good team,'' Altman said. ''But it's totally gonna be their decision - how unselfish are we going to be? How are we gonna play together? If I have an off night, am I going to try and make plays for my teammates?''
JITTERS?
Texas Southern beat the Ducks in 2018. It was the Tigers' lone win in four previous meetings, but it was enough to make the Ducks a bit leery.
''I didn't know what to expect. I was nervous as all get out,'' Altman said. ''You know our history with these guys. They've got 10 seniors and grad students on their team. They're a team that finished really strong they won a game in the NCAA Tournament. ... So I was nervous, and very concerned going in because we hadn't practiced as well as as I had hoped.''
BIG PICTURE
Texas Southern: Coach Johnny Jones is embarking on his fourth season. ... The Tigers were selected to finish atop the SWAC in the preseason rankings.
Oregon: The Ducks are still about a month away from the return of 6-foot-11 center N'Faly Dante, who played in six games last season before an ACL injury. ... The Ducks were picked to finish second in the Pac-12, behind UCLA, which went to the Final Four last season. ... Jacob Young is the younger brother of former Oregon player Joe Young.
UP NEXT
Texas Southern visits Saint Mary's on Friday.
Oregon hosts SMU on Friday.
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Time | Team | Play | Score | |
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20:00 | Justin Hopkins vs. Eric Williams Jr. (Tigers gains possession) | |||
19:53 | A.J. Lawson turnover (bad pass) (Eric Williams Jr. steals) | |||
19:27 | +3 | Jacob Young makes three point jump shot (Quincy Guerrier assists) | 0-3 | |
18:46 | A.J. Lawson misses two point hook shot | |||
18:44 | Quincy Guerrier defensive rebound | |||
18:27 | +3 | Will Richardson makes three point jump shot (De'Vion Harmon assists) | 0-6 | |
17:52 | Jordan Gilliam offensive foul (Jacob Young draws the foul) | |||
17:52 | Jordan Gilliam turnover | |||
17:41 | De'Vion Harmon turnover (traveling) | |||
17:22 | +2 | Justin Hopkins makes two point layup | 2-6 | |
17:01 | +2 | Jacob Young makes two point hook shot | 2-8 | |
16:42 | A.J. Lawson misses three point jump shot | |||
16:40 | Eric Williams Jr. defensive rebound | |||
16:32 | Will Richardson misses three point jump shot | |||
16:30 | Joirdon Karl Nicholas defensive rebound | |||
16:10 | +2 | John Walker III makes two point jump shot | 4-8 | |
15:54 | A.J. Lawson shooting foul (De'Vion Harmon draws the foul) | |||
15:54 | TV timeout | |||
15:54 | +1 | De'Vion Harmon makes regular free throw 1 of 2 | 4-9 | |
15:54 | +1 | De'Vion Harmon makes regular free throw 2 of 2 | 4-10 | |
15:31 | Quincy Guerrier personal foul (Joirdon Karl Nicholas draws the foul) | |||
15:13 | Joirdon Karl Nicholas turnover (lost ball) (Will Richardson steals) | |||
15:05 | +3 | Jacob Young makes three point jump shot (Quincy Guerrier assists) | 4-13 | |
14:40 | Justin Hopkins turnover (bad pass) (Eric Williams Jr. steals) | |||
14:31 | Eric Williams Jr. misses two point layup | |||
14:29 | Jacob Young offensive rebound | |||
14:24 | Jacob Young misses three point jump shot | |||
14:22 | Joirdon Karl Nicholas defensive rebound | |||
14:13 | John Walker III misses two point jump shot | |||
14:11 | Quincy Guerrier defensive rebound | |||
14:01 | De'Vion Harmon misses three point jump shot | |||
13:59 | A.J. Lawson defensive rebound | |||
13:49 | +2 | A.J. Lawson makes two point layup | 6-13 | |
13:23 | Eric Williams Jr. misses three point jump shot | |||
13:21 | Justin Hopkins defensive rebound | |||
13:14 | Eric Williams Jr. shooting foul (John Walker III draws the foul) | |||
13:14 | +1 | John Walker III makes regular free throw 1 of 2 | 7-13 | |
13:13 | +1 | John Walker III makes regular free throw 2 of 2 | 8-13 | |
12:57 | Brison Gresham personal foul (Franck Kepnang draws the foul) | |||
12:49 | Franck Kepnang misses two point hook shot | |||
12:47 | John Walker III defensive rebound | |||
12:31 | Brison Gresham offensive foul (Rivaldo Soares draws the foul) | |||
12:31 | Brison Gresham turnover | |||
12:25 | De'Vion Harmon misses two point layup | |||
12:23 | De'Vion Harmon offensive rebound | |||
12:19 | De'Vion Harmon misses two point layup | |||
12:17 | Eric Williams Jr. personal foul (John Jones draws the foul) | |||
12:07 | John Jones turnover (bad pass) (Rivaldo Soares steals) | |||
11:57 | Rivaldo Soares misses three point jump shot | |||
11:55 | John Walker III defensive rebound | |||
11:41 | Yahuza Rasas misses two point jump shot | |||
11:39 | De'Vion Harmon defensive rebound | |||
11:34 | Will Richardson misses three point jump shot | |||
11:32 | Rivaldo Soares offensive rebound | |||
11:27 | +3 | De'Vion Harmon makes three point jump shot (Rivaldo Soares assists) | 8-16 | |
11:16 | John Jones turnover (bad pass) (De'Vion Harmon steals) | |||
10:54 | Franck Kepnang misses two point hook shot | |||
10:52 | John Jones defensive rebound | |||
10:44 | Yahuza Rasas offensive foul (De'Vion Harmon draws the foul) | |||
10:44 | Yahuza Rasas turnover | |||
10:22 | Will Richardson misses three point jump shot | |||
10:22 | Will Richardson misses three point jump shot | |||
9:58 | Bryson Etienne misses three point jump shot | |||
9:56 | Joirdon Karl Nicholas offensive rebound | |||
9:51 | Lok Wur blocks Joirdon Karl Nicholas's two point layup | |||
9:49 | Joirdon Karl Nicholas offensive rebound | |||
9:49 | Lok Wur personal foul (Joirdon Karl Nicholas draws the foul) | |||
9:48 | +2 | Joirdon Karl Nicholas makes two point layup (Bryson Etienne assists) | 10-16 | |
9:48 | Isaac Johnson shooting foul (Joirdon Karl Nicholas draws the foul) | |||
9:48 | +1 | Joirdon Karl Nicholas makes regular free throw 1 of 1 | 11-16 | |
9:31 | Will Richardson misses three point jump shot | |||
9:29 | Yahuza Rasas defensive rebound | |||
9:18 | +3 | John Jones makes three point jump shot (PJ Henry assists) | 14-16 | |
9:01 | +2 | Rivaldo Soares makes two point jump shot | 14-18 | |
9:01 | Joirdon Karl Nicholas shooting foul (Rivaldo Soares draws the foul) | |||
9:01 | +1 | Rivaldo Soares makes regular free throw 1 of 1 | 14-19 | |
8:52 | Rivaldo Soares personal foul (Joirdon Karl Nicholas draws the foul) | |||
8:47 | +2 | Joirdon Karl Nicholas makes two point dunk (John Jones assists) | 16-19 | |
8:17 | Quincy Guerrier misses three point jump shot | |||
8:15 | Franck Kepnang offensive rebound | |||
8:12 | Bryson Etienne personal foul (Franck Kepnang draws the foul) | |||
8:12 | +1 | Franck Kepnang makes regular free throw 1 of 2 | 16-20 | |
8:12 | Franck Kepnang misses regular free throw 2 of 2 | |||
8:12 | Bryson Etienne defensive rebound | |||
8:03 | Bryson Etienne misses three point jump shot | |||
8:01 | Quincy Guerrier defensive rebound | |||
7:55 | TV timeout | |||
7:39 | De'Vion Harmon misses two point layup | |||
7:37 | Ducks offensive rebound | |||
7:36 | Rivaldo Soares misses two point jump shot | |||
7:34 | Tigers defensive rebound | |||
7:11 | Franck Kepnang personal foul (A.J. Lawson draws the foul) | |||
7:11 | A.J. Lawson misses regular free throw 1 of 1 | |||
7:11 | Quincy Guerrier defensive rebound | |||
6:50 | De'Vion Harmon misses three point jump shot | |||
6:48 | Franck Kepnang offensive rebound | |||
6:45 | Joirdon Karl Nicholas personal foul (Franck Kepnang draws the foul) | |||
6:45 | +1 | Franck Kepnang makes regular free throw 1 of 2 | 16-21 | |
6:45 | +1 | Franck Kepnang makes regular free throw 2 of 2 | 16-22 | |
6:33 | Nate Bittle blocks John Walker III's two point jump shot | |||
6:31 | Tigers offensive rebound | |||
6:18 | Nate Bittle shooting foul (Jordan Gilliam draws the foul) | |||
6:18 | Jordan Gilliam misses regular free throw 1 of 2 | |||
6:00 | De'Vion Harmon turnover (traveling) | |||
6:18 | +1 | Jordan Gilliam makes regular free throw 2 of 2 | 17-22 | |
6:00 | De'Vion Harmon turnover (traveling) | |||
5:42 | Justin Hopkins offensive foul (Nate Bittle draws the foul) | |||
5:42 | Justin Hopkins turnover | |||
5:34 | Quincy Guerrier misses three point jump shot | |||
5:32 | Yahuza Rasas defensive rebound | |||
5:24 | Yahuza Rasas turnover (lost ball) | |||
5:02 | De'Vion Harmon misses three point jump shot | |||
5:00 | Will Richardson offensive rebound | |||
4:52 | Nate Bittle misses two point hook shot | |||
4:50 | Quincy Guerrier offensive rebound | |||
4:44 | Quincy Guerrier misses two point layup | |||
4:42 | Davon Barnes defensive rebound | |||
4:36 | Davon Barnes misses three point jump shot | |||
4:34 | Quincy Guerrier defensive rebound | |||
4:28 | Jordan Gilliam personal foul (Will Richardson draws the foul) | |||
4:28 | +1 | Will Richardson makes regular free throw 1 of 2 | 17-23 | |
4:28 | +1 | Will Richardson makes regular free throw 2 of 2 | 17-24 | |
4:16 | Nate Bittle personal foul (Yahuza Rasas draws the foul) | |||
4:16 | +1 | Yahuza Rasas makes regular free throw 1 of 2 | 18-24 | |
4:16 | +1 | Yahuza Rasas makes regular free throw 2 of 2 | 19-24 | |
4:04 | John Walker III blocks Quincy Guerrier's two point jump shot | |||
4:02 | Davon Barnes defensive rebound | |||
3:49 | Yahuza Rasas misses two point jump shot | |||
3:47 | John Walker III offensive rebound | |||
3:38 | John Walker III misses two point layup | |||
3:36 | Yahuza Rasas offensive rebound | |||
3:32 | +2 | Yahuza Rasas makes two point tip shot | 21-24 | |
3:12 | +2 | Jacob Young makes two point jump shot (Will Richardson assists) | 21-26 | |
2:57 | A.J. Lawson turnover (lost ball) (Jacob Young steals) | |||
2:55 | +2 | Jacob Young makes two point layup | 21-28 | |
2:08 | +3 | De'Vion Harmon makes three point jump shot (Jacob Young assists) | 21-31 | |
2:55 | TV timeout | |||
2:37 | John Walker III offensive foul (Quincy Guerrier draws the foul) | |||
2:37 | John Walker III turnover | |||
2:08 | +3 | De'Vion Harmon makes three point jump shot (Jacob Young assists) | 21-31 | |
1:43 | PJ Henry misses three point jump shot | |||
1:41 | Davon Barnes offensive rebound | |||
1:30 | Quincy Guerrier blocks John Walker III's two point jump shot | |||
1:28 | Quincy Guerrier defensive rebound | |||
1:23 | Jacob Young misses three point jump shot | |||
1:21 | John Walker III defensive rebound | |||
1:21 | Quincy Guerrier personal foul (John Walker III draws the foul) | |||
1:21 | +1 | John Walker III makes regular free throw 1 of 2 | 22-31 | |
1:21 | John Walker III misses regular free throw 2 of 2 | |||
1:20 | De'Vion Harmon defensive rebound | |||
1:12 | +3 | Will Richardson makes three point jump shot | 22-34 | |
0:52 | John Walker III misses three point jump shot | |||
0:50 | PJ Henry offensive rebound | |||
0:45 | +2 | PJ Henry makes two point layup | 24-34 | |
0:27 | +2 | Franck Kepnang makes two point layup (Will Richardson assists) | 24-36 | |
0:01 | +2 | PJ Henry makes two point jump shot | 26-36 | |
0:27 | +2 | Franck Kepnang makes two point layup (Will Richardson assists) | 24-36 | |
0:01 | +2 | PJ Henry makes two point jump shot | 26-36 | |
0:00 | End of period |