The No. 15 Oregon Ducks (8-0) host the Illinois Illini (9-1) at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. Oregon ranks among the highest-scoring teams in the country averaging 91.4 points per game and coming off a thrilling 115-105 overtime victory over Ole Miss on Sunday. It is the Ducks’ final game without point guard Dominic Artis and forward Ben Carter as they finish out their nine-game suspensions for selling team-issued shoes. The Illini have won two straight since suffering their sole loss at Georgia Tech on Dec. 3, 67-64. Illinois has held their first 10 opponents to under 70 points this season.
Next up for Oregon is a home game against UC Irvine on Tues., Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Ducks forward Elgin Cook (23) comes down with a rebound during the second half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Redshirt senior forward Mike Moser (0) takes a shot over Illinois forward Nnanna Egwu (32) during the second half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon forward Elgin Cook (23) celebrates during the final minute of play as the Ducks edge the Illini. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Redshirt senior forward Richard Amardi (13) takes a shot during the first half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Redshirt senior forward Richard Amardi (13) blocks an attempted shot taken by Illinois guard Joseph Bertrand (2). The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Senior center Waverly Austin (20) rises up for a layup during the first half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Illinois guard Rayvonte Rice (24) grabs a rebound from the Oregon offense during the first half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon guard Damyean Dotson (21) soars over Illinois forward Jon Ekey (33) during the second half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Sophomore guard Damyean Dotson (21) rises above Illinois forward Jon Ekey (33) during the second half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Dana Altman shouts instruction to his players during the second half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Illinois guard Tracy Abrams (21) puts up a desperation shot during the final minute of play in the second half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
A pair of Illinois fans struggle to complete their courtside sign during the final minutes of play. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon guard Joseph Young (3) is pressured by two Illinois defenders in the paint during the second half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Redshirt junior guard Joseph Young (3) attempts to grab a loose ball during the first half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Portland native and Grant High School alumnus Mike Moser (0) looks to his supporters after the Ducks’ 71-64 victory over the Illinois Illini. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Illinois guard Jaylon Tate (1) drives to the basket during the first half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Redshirt senior guard Jason Calliste (12) dribbles the ball toward the basket during the first half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Illinois guard Rayvonte Rice (24) races downcourt for a breakaway layup during the second half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Redshirt sophomore forward Elgin Cook (23) dunks the ball during the second half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Illinois forward Jon Ekey (33) drives past Oregon forward Elgin Cook (23) during the second half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon’s Elgin Cook (23) and Illinois guard Joseph Bertrand (2) battle for a rebound during the second half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Sophomore guard Damyean Dotson (21) pumps up his teammates before the start of the first half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon forward Mike Moser (1) is pressured by a duo of Illini defenders in the key during the second half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Illinois forward Nnanna Egwu (32) pressures Oregon forward Mike Moser (0) on an inbound pass with 17 seconds remaining. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Ducks forward Elgin Cook (23) pressures Illinois guard Tracy Abrams (13) during the second half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Dana Altman dodges an errant pass during the first half. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
The Duck plays around with a pair of Illinois fans in the stands before tipoff. The No. 15 Oregon Ducks play the Illinois Illini at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 14, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)