The #24 Oregon Ducks were defeated by Oregon State for the first time since 2014. OSU opens Pac-12 play with a 1-0 record and breaks a three-match losing streak in a come-from-behind victory at Gill Coliseum. The Beavers won in set five with scores of 9-25, 25-19, 20-25, 25-18, 15-13.

Oregon crushed the Beavers 25-9 in set one behind six kills from Willow Johnson and five from Brooke Nuneviller. The Beavers responded in set two winning 25-19 with six kills from Haylie Bennett and five for Maddie Goings. Oregon surged back to grab a 2-1 lead on five kills from Nuneviller and three aces by Willow Johnson. OSU forced set five behind a consistent attack from Bennett and strong performances by Grace Massey and Maddie Sheehan. In set five Oregon led 13-9 before six consecutive points from the Beavers allowed them steal the victory in front of a roaring crowd.

For Oregon, Willow Johnson and Brooke Nuneviller each had 18 kills (.260). Georgia Murphy had a career-high 19 digs. Kylie Robinson tallied 52 assists. OSU was led by Haylie Bennett's 16 kills (.278). Massey Grace added 32 digs. The MVP for the Beavers was Maddie Sheehan with 2 kills, 33 assists, 3 aces, 16 digs, and 2.5 blocks. Oregon starts Pac-12 play 0-1 and hosts a ranked Utah on Sunday at noon.

Game Story by Michael Strite