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Oregon players went from one test to another. They’re hoping the final exams they took Friday afternoon at their hotel went better than their first-round game, a 72-71 loss to Seton Hall at Buffalo, N.Y.
The Ducks had to juggle exams and game preparation all week.
“The mental preparation is the same for finals as it is when we go through scouting reports,” Coach Ernie Kent said.
“I don’t think anyone is brain dead from taking finals. If anything, it kept us focused and alert.”
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