Five years later, Sabrina still runs Eugene

Five years later, Sabrina still runs Eugene

Darby Winter photo/The I-5 CorridorEUGENE — The last time Sabrina Ionescu wore a jersey in this building, time seemed endless.The Ducks had just defeated Washington 92-56 on senior night, a game that saw Oregon’s star score 13 points with 11 assists, then take the mic during post-game celebrations to not-so-jokingly call Matthew Knight Arena the “House that we built.”But riding a 16-game winning streak with the Pac-12 Tournament and the NCAA Tou…

Sabrina Ionescu to finally get Oregon closure as champ with Liberty following COVID letdown

Sabrina Ionescu couldn’t hold it in anymore. After the final horn and as celebration ensued, she collapsed at center court, lay on her back and held her head in disbelief. She then cried as streamers rained down on the court. Ionescu — five years into her WNBA career — helped deliver the Liberty their first championship last October. The series win provided validation, redemption and, perhaps most importantly, peace.