Twenty-one turnovers and a 2-for-16 performance from the 3-point arc don't typically lead to a win. However, Oregon posted those team statistics in its season opener on Tuesday and still walked off its home court with a one-point victory over Hawaii.

The Ducks hope to be better on Friday night when they host Rice in Eugene, Ore., in a nonconference college basketball matchup.

Oregon (1-0) figures to be without Jackson Shelstad again as he nurses a broken right hand. The star guard is expected back on the court after a couple of more games and in time for the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas during Thanksgiving week.

The Ducks also figure to be without another starter, forward Kwame Evans Jr., who injured his left knee against Hawaii.

"Everything looks good," Oregon coach Dana Altman s

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