It was a case of the struggles for the home team. Even as the rain fell from the sky and the wind blew, the Ducks could not find any momentum in the opening game of Day 2 of the Eugene Regional at Jane Sanders Stadium. The matchup between two former conference opponents who met in the NCAA tournament for the first time, saw the No. 16 Oregon Ducks (48-8, 19-3 Big Ten) face off against the Stanford Cardinal (42-11, 16-8 ACC) in the 1-0 game of the regional. Stanford took it in dominant fashion, 14-1 in six innings.

Oregon starting pitcher Elise Sokolsky (2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 K, 0 BB) had to quickly adjust to the Stanford offense. Taryn Kern tripled as the first batter faced, and came home off a single from Emily Jones, to put the Cardinal in front 1-0 early at the top of the first inning. Oregon’s defense came into action after the run, getting three quick outs to prevent any further damage.

Stanford starting pitcher Kylie Chung (2/3 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 K, 1 BB) struggled in…

The NCAA logo plastered on the walls of Jane Sanders Stadium can only mean one thing: it’s time for postseason softball. Marcus Mariota, Oregon football legend, and Jade Carey, a gold medal gymnast, were just two of the many stars in attendance at the Lion’s Den to watch the stars on the diamond light up the field in a dominant battle on Friday afternoon.

The Eugene Regional kicked off with Stanford knocking off Binghamton, but then it was time for the host team to take the field. The No. 16 Oregon Ducks (48-7, 19-3 Big Ten) took on the Weber State Wildcats (28-31, 8-7 Big Sky) in their opening game of the tournament, beating them 8-0 in five innings.

Oregon starting pitcher Lyndsey Grein (5 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 9 K, 1 BB) began the game with two strikeouts while stranding one runner at first base in the top of the first inning, setting the tone for the game on the defensive front.

In the bottom of the first inning, Rylee McCoy was the one who set the tone on the…

The Oregon community knows how to throw a homecoming party for their favorite Duck alumni. On Monday, it was Nyara Sabally and Sabrina Ionescu who the fans welcomed back to Eugene.

The second and last preseason game for the New York Liberty was chosen to be held at Matthew Knight Arena, the place that helped make not only Ionescu who she is, but the program that Ionescu helped make what it is. The welcome back was special, ending in an 84-61 victory for the Liberty.

“I was kind of surprised,” Ionescu said. “I knew people would show up, that's just what Ducks do is they continue to believe and support you throughout your career. I just had no idea that this would be a sell-out crowd…I got emotional when I just started looking around the arena and saw every single seat taken. This is something in my career that I'll never forget, being able to come back and play a game at the University of Oregon.”

The sold-out crowd welcomed back Ionescu with some of the loudest…

Oregon women's basketball legend Sabrina Ionescu returned to Matthew Knight Arena, and fans were ecstatic to welcome the “Queen of Eugene” back to town.

In front of a sellout crowd of 12,364 fans, the New York Liberty defeated the Toyota Antelopes of the Women’s Japan Basketball League 84-61 in their final exhibition game before regular season play.

“It's something I've always dreamed about,” Ionescu said. “Just to be able to take the court one more time, obviously never thought that it’s something I’d be able to do…and just continue to make an impact on this community.”

Fans filled the arena wearing Ionescu’s USA, New York Liberty and Oregon jerseys, showing their support for every phase of her basketball career. Among the sea of jerseys and homemade signs, many reflected on how Ionescu continues to inspire the next generation both on and off the court.

“I think she's a great role model for a lot of the young boys and girls in town. She’s someone that kinda…

Just over 11 months ago, Blue Bell Park in College Station, Texas, was the scene for a dramatic Super Regional rubber match between the Oregon Ducks and Texas A&M Aggies. The winner would head to the College World Series in Omaha, and the loser would head home empty-handed. After dropping a run to the Aggies in the top of the first, Oregon’s star catcher and third-place hitter, Chase Meggers, stepped up with Dominic Hellman on first. It was then that Meggers launched a belt-high, first-pitch fastball deep into the right field bleachers off of Aggies’ lefthander Shane Sdao.

The Ducks went on to lose that game 15-9 after a heartbreaking nine-run seventh, but it was Meggers’ big swing that lifted them to their hot start and 8-4 six-inning lead.

This was not an unfamiliar sight for the Ducks last year; the sophomore backstop anchored Oregon’s offense all season, carrying a team-leading .316 batting average, an .875 OPS, and 33 RBIs, both good for third on the team. The…

It was senior night on Sunday at PK Park as the No. 5-ranked Oregon Ducks (38-13, 19-8 Big Ten) took on the unranked Washington Huskies (27-25, 15-12 Big Ten) for the final regular-season home game for the Ducks. This was also the series finale of the Cascade Clash as Oregon looked to sweep the bitter rival Huskies to make it 7-0 against the main rivals, Oregon State and Washington.

At the top of the eighth, the Ducks were up 5-2, but were in an uncomfortable position as the bases were loaded with one out. Senior right-handed reliever Jaxon Jordan was on the bump in a crucial spot. Jordan secured the second out with a flyout, then was caught in a long at-bat and a full count to junior left fielder Cooper Whitton. On the sixth pitch, Jordan struck out Whitton swinging, sending fire into the PK Park crowd as Jordan pumped his fist with energy. Washington would threaten again in the ninth, but the Ducks would hold on to get the 5-3 win.

Leading the way for the Oregon…

​​The Cascade Clash is in full swing for the No. 5-ranked Oregon Ducks (36-13, 17-8 Big Ten). As the powerful offense continues to stay hot, securing school records, the weekend spotlight comes from the Ducks’ bullpen. The Oregon pitchers look to keep the momentum going as they’ve played host to longtime rival Washington Huskies (27-23, 15-10 Big Ten).

The team’s expectations have soared to new heights with the recent explosion from the Ducks’ bullpen. If Oregon can keep its rise on an upward trajectory, it could see itself have a deep run in the postseason. Up to this point, Oregon’s bullpen has been the team’s biggest weakness, causing the offensive firepower to spend most of the season overcoming the lackluster pitching. 

Coach Mark Wasikowski credited the late-season success to the maturity of bullpen Coach Blake Hawksworth. 

“He had a lot of great ideas, I think you’re seeing that,” Wasikowski said. “But ultimately, regardless of usage, they weren’t…

The No. 5-ranked Oregon Ducks (36-13, 17-8 Big Ten) had an opportunity to take the series against the unranked rival Washington Huskies (27-23, 15-10 Big Ten) in the Saturday Game 2 matchup.

At the bottom of the fifth, senior first baseman Jacob Walsh was up to bat with the score knotted at four. Walsh took a strike to make the count 1-1, then stepped up like a true veteran and blistered the next pitch over the right-center field wall and into the PK Park parking lot. The ball bounced off the roof of a car as Walsh watched it fly and pointed at his dugout. This gave Oregon a 5-4 lead that it would never give up as it grabbed a 6-4 win.

Leading the charge for the Ducks offense was junior center fielder Mason Neville, who was 2-for-5 with a double, a homer and three RBIs.

The Ducks entered this one coming off a 5-0 shutout win on Friday against the same Washington crew. In that game, junior left-handed starter Grayson Grinsell pitched an incredible seven scoreless…

The No. 5-ranked Oregon Ducks (36-13, 17-8 Big Ten) had the Cascade Clash in front of them on Friday as they took on the unranked Washington Huskies (27-23, 15-10 Big Ten) for the first of a three-game set.

At the bottom of the seventh, the Ducks were in control up 4-0, but had gone six straight frames of zeroes. After junior designated hitter Mason Neville flew out to center, senior right fielder Jeffrey Heard pinch hit for senior right fielder Parker Stinson. Heard fell behind in the count 1-2, then fouled off a pitch to stay alive. On the next pitch, Heard slaughtered the ball deep to right field and into the Oregon bullpen. This made it a 5-0 Ducks lead, a score that would end up being the final.

Leading the charge for the Oregon offense was junior left fielder Anson Aroz, who was 3-for-4 with an RBI.

“We got a hungry group that’s looking to do more than just win games,” Aroz said. “We want to be a championship team. Obviously, the National Championship being…

When the Cincinnati Reds selected Mason Neville in the 18th round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft, Neville knew he could be better. He bet on himself and took an offer from Arkansas.

“I just knew I had a good opportunity to go to college and develop that way,” Neville said following Wednesday’s game in which he walked three times and scored twice. “Everybody has their own path.”

But after seeing limited playing time as a freshman, Neville continued on his own path and wound up at Oregon, where he got more playing time in his sophomore year. He hit .269 with a 1.033 OPS and mashed 16 home runs while splitting his time between all three outfield spots. 

But this year, he’s been otherworldly as a junior. He’s running away with the NCAA home run title and has raised his batting average sixty points. He’s found a home in center field and has started there all but two of the Ducks’ games this year, playing stellar defense. He’s one of the front-runners for…