Unraveling the Oregon Women's Basketball Team's Injury Crisis
Injury Updates
Sofia Bell, Salimatou Kourouma, and Sammie Wagner are all expected to miss Oregon's games against Air Force and UC Irvine next week due to injury. While specific details about the nature of their injuries were scarce, Graves noted that Kourouma is getting closer to her season debut. Wagner will be out "a few more weeks," and Bell, who was injured against USC on Saturday, could be out "a while" as her timeline has yet to be determined.
This injury situation poses a significant challenge for the team as they prepare for these upcoming games. The absence of key players will undoubtedly impact their performance on the court.
Personal Struggle
Freshman guard Katie Fiso is back home in Seattle and has been away from the team after the recent passing of her father. Graves emphasized the importance of her taking time off to be with her family during this tough time, especially around the holidays.
"This is a difficult time when you've lost a parent," Graves said. "It's crucial for Katie to be with her loved ones and heal."
Upcoming Games
The Ducks (7-3, 0-1 Big Ten) are set to host Air Force (9-1) at 6 p.m. on Tuesday and UC Irvine (6-3) at 6 p.m. on Dec. 19, both at Matthew Knight Arena. These games will be crucial for the team as they look to bounce back from the injury setbacks and continue their season.
With the team facing these challenges, fans and supporters will be closely watching as they hope to see the Ducks overcome the obstacles and perform at their best.
— Ryan Clarke covers the Oregon Ducks and Big Ten Conference. Listen to the Ducks Confidential podcast or subscribe to the Ducks Roundup newsletter.