Oregon Women Host UCLA, USC

UCLA has won seven of the past nine meetings and three out of the last four played at Mac Court.

Bev Smith's Ducks started the second half of Pac-10 play with a win at Oregon State. Photo: goducks.com

EUGENE - The Oregon Ducks (11-9 overall, 3-7 Pac-10) begin the final month of the regular season seeking revenge against the L.A. schools at Mac Court.

Oregon dropped a heartbreaking overtime decision at USC (13-8 overall, 7-4 Pac-10) on Jan. 5th and surrendered a halftime lead before losing at UCLA (12-11 overall, 6-5 Pac-10) on Jan. 7th.

The two opponents are currently riding hot streaks as the Women of Troy have won seven out of their last eight and the Bruins have strung together three straight victories.

Oregon vs UCLA Thursday at 7:00 PM.

Oregon vs USC Saturday at 7:00 PM.

CLIPPED WINGS:

The Ducks will likely be without the services of SR F/C Jessie Shetters (stress fracture) for the remainder of the regular season.

FR G Taylor Lilley will be day-to-day for the rest of the season with a precursor to a stress fracture in her right leg.

SERIES VS. UCLA:

The Bruins pulled ahead of the Ducks in the all-time series with last season’s sweep and lead 24-21.

UCLA has won seven of the past nine meetings and three out of the last four played at Mac Court.

Overall, Oregon holds a 14-7 edge on its home court, including a 78-71 win on Jan. 27th, 2005.

SERIES VS. USC:

USC has had the Ducks number over the years, winning 31 of 46 all-time meetings, including seven of the past eight.

The Women of Troy are 12-10 against the Ducks at Mac Court. Oregon’s last victory in the series came at home on Jan. 29th, 2005 (81-59).

FOURS ARE WILD:

The Ducks have four home games and four away games remaining on the regular season schedule, and need to win four of those eight contests to secure a winning record in 2006-07.

MICAELA COCKSWAIN:

FR G Micaela Cocks saw the first crunch time action of her college career and steered the Ducks offense for the final 8:32 of Sunday’s win at Oregon State like a seasoned vet.

Cocks, who subbed in with the Ducks down 47-44, ran the point down the stretch and buried a backbreaking three-pointer during an 11-0 run to help seal Oregon’s biggest win of the season.

The Kiwi finished with a career-high 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting, including 2-of-4 from behind the arc.

YOU’VE GOT TO MAKE YOUR FREE THROWS:

For the Oregon Ducks in 2006-07, free throws have played a major role in determining wins and losses.

In the nine games the Ducks have made more freebies than their opponents, they are a perfect 9-0.

When the opposition hits more foul shots, UO is 2-9

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