The Ducks lost to the Beavers in both teams' Pac-12 opener in Corvallis. The home court advantage is huge this season in college basketball, particularly with the balance being demonstrated throughout the country.
The Ducks flew down to the Bay Area last weekend and laid two giant eggs, getting routed by Cal and then losing to Stanford after playing like stiffs until the final minutes, when they rallied and almost pulled the game out.
OSU can't afford to lose many more if intent on playing in March Madness.
Oregon is likely assured of a berth, but could cement a higher seeding by winning its next three, all at home, before closing out the regular season in L.A., where the pattern suggests the Ducks will lose two more.
The Ducks need to rebuild their confidence and get players beyond their star, Dillon Brooks, untracked.
OSU is building something nice in Corvallis, led by Gary Payton II and the Tinkles, a rare father (coach) and son (frosh forward) combo in D-1 hoops.
Tonight's game ought to be as entertaining as heck.
TS
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