The Oregon women’s basketball team hosted a blackout game against the Portland Pilots for their second regular season game. Students were encouraged to wear black for the “Lights Out” game, and glow sticks were given out to fans as they entered the arena. The first 500 students who arrived for the game were also awarded a Pit Crew shirt and granted early access for the upcoming men’s basketball game against Western Carolina on Wednesday night.
Oregon faces Sacramento State next on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m., in Matthew Knight Arena.
Oregon forward Jillian Alleyne (14) drives toward the basket under pressure from two Portland defenders. The Oregon Ducks play the Portland Pilots at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 12, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon guard Ariel Thomas (22) jumps for a layup during the first half of the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Portland Pilots at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 12, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon guard Drea Toler (1) dribbles the ball down the court while two Pilots attempt to block her path. The Oregon Ducks play the Portland Pilots at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 12, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Pilots guard Alexis Byrd (15) drives into the paint against Oregon guard Ariel Thomas (22) during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the Portland Pilots at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 12, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Pilots forward Cassandra Brown (22) drives into the lane under pressure from two Oregon defenders during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the Portland Pilots at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 12, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon forward Danielle Love (2) recovers a loose ball as she jockeys with Pilots forward Cassandra Thompson (30). The Oregon Ducks play the Portland Pilots at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 12, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon guard Drea Toler (1) knocks over Pilots forward Amy Pupa (33) as Toler drives toward the basket during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the Portland Pilots at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 12, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon center Janitah Iamaleava (32) gets an open look at the basket during the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the Portland Pilots at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 12, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
The Oregon Pit Crew student section was creative as ever, with many students donning masks and other costumes to cheer on their Ducks. The Oregon Ducks play the Portland Pilots at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 12, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Ducks guard Drea Toler (1) leaps past a Pilots defender with minutes remaining in the second half. The Oregon Ducks play the Portland Pilots at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 12, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon guard Chrishae Rowe (21) reaches up for a shot while a Portland defender attempts to block her. The Oregon Ducks play the Portland Pilots at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 12, 2013. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)