Oregon women’s basketball staves off Illinois comeback in 76-73 win
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Maybe they swapped jerseys at halftime. It would be one of the more reasonable ways to explain the difference in halves as Oregon (18-7, 6-6 Big Ten) led by 21 before surrendering that advantage over the course of a quarter to Illinois. In a one-possession fourth quarter, the Ducks struggled to hit shots as the Illini (16-7, 6-6 Big Ten) nearly finished an incredible comeback. Oregon, though, surged back with a fourth-quarter stand and a pair of 3-point makes from Sofia Bell and Mia Jacobs spaced a few feet apart on the right wing. Katie Fiso (16 points) and the Ducks’ defense sealed it with a score and single-digits on the clock. “I was just happy we won,” Ehis Etute said. Oregon raced out...