
Oregon Ducks

Gonzaga Bulldogs
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Preview: Oregon Ducks vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) ā The surging Gonzaga Bulldogs, boasting one of the nationās premier records, will face a challenging Oregon Ducks squad in a nonconference menās basketball showdown Sunday at Moda Center. The fifth-ranked Bulldogs (11-1) enter on a five-game winning streak, including dominant victories over UCLA and a 35-point rout of Kentucky on the road. Their lone blemish is a 40-point loss at Michigan on Nov. 26. Oregon (6-5) has shown inconsistency but is coming off a 94-69 win over Portland on Wednesday. The Ducksā resume includes narrow losses to Southern California and Creighton. The matchup features two of the regionās top forwards. Gonzagaās Braden Huff is in exceptional form, coming off a 37-point performance against Campbell. Over his last four games, Huff is averaging 25.5 points. Oregon will counter with Kwame Evans, who scored 21 points against Portland and has averaged 17.8 points over his last six contests. While played at the Moda Center in Portland, Gonzaga will be designated the home team. The Bulldogsā offense has been prolific, scoring 94 or more points in four of their last five games. Oregonās defense, which allowed 97 points in a loss to San Diego State last month, will be severely tested. Gonzagaās next game is at Pepperdine on Dec. 28 to open West Coast Conference play. Oregon will host Omaha on Dec. 28 before a tough stretch of Big Ten opponents. Sundayās game tips off at 4 p.m. PST.