Ducks Close Out Maui Invitational in Third Place Game

Las Vegas - Oregon closes out the Maui Invitational in the third place game, taking on Houston at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. 

Game Info
When: Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m.
TV: ESPN2
Radio: Eugene: KUJZ 95.3 FM | Portland: KFXX 1080 AM
 
The Matchup
UO is 1-1 all-time against Houston.
» The last meeting saw the Ducks prevail 78-66 on 11/22/19. Will Richardson scored 11 points in the win.
» In 2018, Houston defeated Oregon 65-61 in Houston. Former Ducks big Bol Bol scored 23 points in the contest.
 
Maui Invite Opening Win
The Ducks got their second 20-point win of the season, defeating Chaminade 73-49.
» UO held an opponent under 50 points for the first time since holding Portland to 41 on 12/19/20.
» Eric Williams Jr. led the team with 14 points, his third-straight double-digit scoring outing.
» UO is now 151-46 in non-conference games under coach Altman.
 
Numbers to Know
196 – UO is 196-21 under Altman when holding opponents to 69 or fewer points.
3 – Franck Kepnang made his first start of the season vs. Saint Mary's and tied a career high with 3 blocks.
13.0 – Eric Williams Jr. has scored in double-digits in four-straight games, averaging a team-high 13.0 ppg this season.
9 – Franck Kepnang recorded a career-high 9 points vs. Saint Mary's and has scored eight-plus two games in a row.
.438 – Williams Jr. is leading the team from three-point range, shooting 43.8 percent this season.