Oregon softball's losing streak extended to 10 games on Saturday, after losing 6-3 to the #7 Washington Huskies in 10 innings. The Huskies got the scoring started when Nawai Kaupe blasted a solo home-run to left field off of Jordan Dail in the 3rd inning. The Ducks responded to Kaupe's blast when April Utect connected on a 2-run home-run in the 5th inning off of Washington's starter Gabbie Plain. Oregon's 2-1 advantage was short-lived, as Sami Reynolds' 2-run home-run in the 6th inning gave the Huskies back the lead at 3-2. With their backs against the wall, and having already endured a two-hour, 22-minute rain delay, Oregon's Jasmine Sievers lifted a 1-out home-run to right field in the bottom of the 7th to force extra innings. Teran Alvelo, who replaced Gabbie Plain after the rain delay, outlasted Oregon's reliever, Kailey Kruger down the stretch. After tossing 4.2 scoreless frames, Kailey Kruger gave up the decisive blow in the top of the 10th inning, a 3-run home-run to the…

Oregon softball's losing streak extended to 10 games on Saturday, after losing 6-3 to the #7 Washington Huskies in 10 innings. The Huskies got the scoring started when Nawai Kaupe blasted a solo home-run to left field off of Jordan Dail in the 3rd inning. The Ducks responded to Kaupe's blast when April Utect connected on a 2-run home-run in the 5th inning off of Washington's starter Gabbie Plain. Oregon's 2-1 advantage was short-lived, as Sami Reynolds' 2-run home-run in the 6th inning gave the Huskies back the lead at 3-2. With their backs against the wall, and having already endured a two-hour, 22-minute rain delay, Oregon's Jasmine Sievers lifted a 1-out home-run to right field in the bottom of the 7th to force extra innings. Teran Alvelo, who replaced Gabbie Plain after the rain delay, outlasted Oregon's reliever, Kailey Kruger down the stretch. After tossing 4.2 scoreless frames, Kailey Kruger gave up the decisive blow in the top of the 10th inning, a 3-run home-run to the…

After only scoring 7 total runs last weekend against Washington, Oregon(11-8, 1-3 Pac-12) was looking for an offensive rejuvenation. Instead, they were shut out until the 9th inning, at which point the game was already put away, losing 12-2. They mustered only three hits in the first seven innings, and Sundevils starter Alec Marsh shut them down, despite issuing five walks and only four strikeouts. Offensively, the Ducks did a good job staying patient and taking the walks when there were no good pitches to hit. Spencer Steer had the best day offensively, going 1-2 with a double and two walks. The shortstop also made some nice plays on the defensive end.

Starter Cullen Kafka(5.97 ERA) managed to keep Arizona State(21-0, 4-0 Pac-12) down the first couple innings, but for the second start in a row, he began to fade in the later innings, giving up two runs in the third and three runs in the fourth. His velocity took a hit as his pitch count went up, going from 93-94 mph to…

After only scoring 7 total runs last weekend against Washington, Oregon(11-8, 1-3 Pac-12) was looking for an offensive rejuvenation. Instead, they were shut out until the 9th inning, at which point the game was already put away, losing 12-2. They mustered only three hits in the first seven innings, and Sundevils starter Alec Marsh shut them down, despite issuing five walks and only four strikeouts. Offensively, the Ducks did a good job staying patient and taking the walks when there were no good pitches to hit. Spencer Steer had the best day offensively, going 1-2 with a double and two walks. The shortstop also made some nice plays on the defensive end.

Starter Cullen Kafka(5.97 ERA) managed to keep Arizona State(21-0, 4-0 Pac-12) down the first couple innings, but for the second start in a row, he began to fade in the later innings, giving up two runs in the third and three runs in the fourth. His velocity took a hit as his pitch count went up, going from 93-94 mph to…

No. 2 seeded Oregon women's basketball cruised into the second round of the 2019 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, throttling No. 15 Portland State 78-40 in Eugene on Friday night. The Ducks overpowered the Vikings, dominating the paint with 38 points to just 8 for PSU, and holding a +27 margin on the boards. Leading the way for the hosts were Ruthy Hebard (22 points, 11 rebounds) and Satou Sabally (21 points, 16 rebounds), who each recorded double-doubles in the win. The victory sends Oregon to the second round at Matthew Knight Arena, where it'll host No. 10 seeded Indiana on Sunday night. The Hoosiers survived a thrilling first round matchup with No. 7 Texas earlier on Friday, holding on for 69-65 win. Listen below to the Ducks' reactions from the win, including a full game story.

Game Story (by Matt Tyra)

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No. 2 seeded Oregon women's basketball cruised into the second round of the 2019 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, throttling No. 15 Portland State 78-40 in Eugene on Friday night. The Ducks overpowered the Vikings, dominating the paint with 38 points to just 8 for PSU, and holding a +27 margin on the boards. Leading the way for the hosts were Ruthy Hebard (22 points, 11 rebounds) and Satou Sabally (21 points, 16 rebounds), who each recorded double-doubles in the win. The victory sends Oregon to the second round at Matthew Knight Arena, where it'll host No. 10 seeded Indiana on Sunday night. The Hoosiers survived a thrilling first round matchup with No. 7 Texas earlier on Friday, holding on for 69-65 win. Listen below to the Ducks' reactions from the win, including a full game story.

Game Story (by Matt Tyra)

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Oregon's cinderella story continues as they take down #5 Wisconsin behind a strong defense second half. Oregon shot 17-24 in the second half and made 83% of their shots from deep. In the second half, the Ducks blocked four shots and forced the Badgers to shoot 11-36 from the field in that second half. In the first half, Oregon was out-rebounded 19-15, but flipped the switch and won the rebound category 19-15 in that second half. The Ducks as a team kept Ethan Happ, one of the nation's top players to 12 points and zero assists. Pritchard kept his hot streak going as he scored 19 points on 8-18 shooting. King added 17 and was 3-3 from deep. White also chipped in with 14 points on 5-7 shooting. Oregon as a team forced 13 turnovers out of a team that averages 9.5 turnovers a game. Those turnovers led to 12 points.

The Ducks will look to make it 10 in a row as they play for a bid in the Sweet 16 Sunday against UC Irvine. Friday marked the third time that the Ducks and Badgers…

Oregon's cinderella story continues as they take down #5 Wisconsin behind a strong defense second half. Oregon shot 17-24 in the second half and made 83% of their shots from deep. In the second half, the Ducks blocked four shots and forced the Badgers to shoot 11-36 from the field in that second half. In the first half, Oregon was out-rebounded 19-15, but flipped the switch and won the rebound category 19-15 in that second half. The Ducks as a team kept Ethan Happ, one of the nation's top players to 12 points and zero assists. Pritchard kept his hot streak going as he scored 19 points on 8-18 shooting. King added 17 and was 3-3 from deep. White also chipped in with 14 points on 5-7 shooting. Oregon as a team forced 13 turnovers out of a team that averages 9.5 turnovers a game. Those turnovers led to 12 points.

The Ducks will look to make it 10 in a row as they play for a bid in the Sweet 16 Sunday against UC Irvine. Friday marked the third time that the Ducks and Badgers…

Hosts: Sam Tidrick-Schmidt, Brett Taylor, Jordan Brenner

Following nine straight losses, Oregon Softball (11-13) heads into the second week of conference play facing one of their most daunting tasks this year: a three-game set with no. 7 Washington. On Thursday, March 21, head coach Melyssa Lombardi spoke to the media about her team's status and weekend expectations before the big series.

Head Coach Melyssa Lombardi

Catcher/First Basemen Shaye Bowden

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