After double-digit victories in their first three games of the tournament, the Oregon women's basketball team likely has their biggest challenge in front of them when they meet No. 1 seed Notre Dame on Monday. With a trip to the Final Four on the line, the Ducks come into this year's Spokane regional final in a different spot than a season ago when they were dismantled by the powerhouse UCONN. The Irish enter the Elite Eight having been tested in their previous matchup with Texas A&M and a pedigree for reaching NCAA Women's Basketball's biggest stage. With the first meeting between the programs set for Monday night at 6 p.m., both team's starters and head coaches held press conferences on Sunday afternoon, you can listen to the full interviews below. Oregon Press Conference … Read More

Oregon baseball swept its doubleheader against California on Saturday at PK Park in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks took game one 8-5 behind six early runs and a quality start from Matt Mercer, who improved to 3-1 on the season after throwing six innings, allowing seven hits, three runs (two earned), and two hits while striking out eight Golden Bears. Kyle Kasser went 4-5 at the plate with two runs scored, but also committed his first two errors of the season after being moved from second to third base in the middle of the game after Spencer Steer was hit by a pitch on the wrist. He was not available in game two of the doubleheader. Catcher Ray Soderman had three hits, two runs batted in, and two runs scored as well for the Ducks. Parker Kelly recorded the final nine outs of the game and allowed two runs on two hits while striking out three batters en route to his first-career save. In game two, Cal got out to an early lead with a run in the first against Kenyon Yovan, who made his first-… Read More

Oregon baseball swept its doubleheader against California on Saturday at PK Park in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks took game one 8-5 behind six early runs and a quality start from Matt Mercer, who improved to 3-1 on the season after throwing six innings, allowing seven hits, three runs (two earned), and two hits while striking out eight Golden Bears. Kyle Kasser went 4-5 at the plate with two runs scored, but also committed his first two errors of the season after being moved from second to third base in the middle of the game after Spencer Steer was hit by a pitch on the wrist. He was not available in game two of the doubleheader. Catcher Ray Soderman had three hits, two runs batted in, and two runs scored as well for the Ducks. Parker Kelly recorded the final nine outs of the game and allowed two runs on two hits while striking out three batters en route to his first-career save. In game two, Cal got out to an early lead with a run in the first against Kenyon Yovan, who made his first-… Read More

Oregon women's basketball advanced to their second consecutive Elite Eight with a 83-69 victory over No. 11 Central Michigan in Spokane on Saturday afternoon. Much of the responsibility was placed on the back of sophomore Ruthy Hebard, who finished with 23 points and 14 rebounds and was nearly unstoppable all day. Central Michigan came into the Sweet 16 off an upset versus Ohio State that saw them hit 14 threes, but the Chippewas couldn't buy one in the first half, going a dismal 3-14. Oregon's own offense started slow, going 1-5 in the opening minutes, but would finish the first half shooting 50% and holding a 40-25 lead. Central Michigan came out of the halftime break firing, hitting four of their six three point attempts and pulling within single digits several times. But Oregon wouldn't relinquish their lead, always having an answer inside the paint, where they dominated in points 42-24 on the game. The Chippewas couldn't muster enough responses of their own, as the Ducks toyed… Read More

Oregon women's basketball advanced to their second consecutive Elite Eight with a 83-69 victory over No. 11 Central Michigan in Spokane on Saturday afternoon. Much of the responsibility was placed on the back of sophomore Ruthy Hebard, who finished with 23 points and 14 rebounds and was nearly unstoppable all day. Central Michigan came into the Sweet 16 off an upset versus Ohio State that saw them hit 14 threes, but the Chippewas couldn't buy one in the first half, going a dismal 3-14. Oregon's own offense started slow, going 1-5 in the opening minutes, but would finish the first half shooting 50% and holding a 40-25 lead. Central Michigan came out of the halftime break firing, hitting four of their six three point attempts and pulling within single digits several times. But Oregon wouldn't relinquish their lead, always having an answer inside the paint, where they dominated in points 42-24 on the game. The Chippewas couldn't muster enough responses of their own, as the Ducks toyed… Read More

Hosts: Drake Hills, Maverick Pallack and Tyler Kastan A three hour sports talk special with a surprise ending. 6:00 Oregon Softball

• Surprising Stars
• Where does Oregon stand within the Pac-12?

6:10 Oregon Baseball

• What happened in Tempe?
• Does Oregon have an "ace"?
• Pac-12 predictions

6:15 Oregon WBB 

• Path to the Sweet 16
• Familiar faces in a familiar place
• Who is Central Michigan?

6:45 Oregon MBB

• Season Recap
• The Eye test
• Poll Question: Will the Ducks return to national prominence or fade away? (Chime in on our twitter page)

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HOSTS: Marc Grandi, Alex Castle, and Matt Tyra QuackSmack is live from the Valley River Inn. Watch live on Twitter @KWVASports. 6:00  Oregon WBB Heads North for Sweet 16 Weekend

• Can the Ducks be playing any better basketball?
• Should Oregon be considered the Spokane Region favorite?
• Weekend predictions

6:15  Closing Thoughts on Oregon MBB

• Did…

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After a dominant weekend in the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA Tournament, the Ducks are set for a Sweet 16 matchup with a team that looks awfully familiar. No. 11 Seed Central Michigan, a team that scraps and shoots threes, is the next roadblock on Oregon's 2018 path to the Final Four. The location will be familiar as well, with head coach Kelly Graves returning to his old stomping grounds of Spokane where he coached for over a decade at Gonzaga. Before departing for their weekend in Washington, the Ducks spoke with the media on Wednesday afternoon. Head Coach Kelly Graves Read More

After a dominant weekend in the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA Tournament, the Ducks are set for a Sweet 16 matchup with a team that looks awfully familiar. No. 11 Seed Central Michigan, a team that scraps and shoots threes, is the next roadblock on Oregon's 2018 path to the Final Four. The location will be familiar as well, with head coach Kelly Graves returning to his old stomping grounds of Spokane where he coached for over a decade at Gonzaga. Before departing for their weekend in Washington, the Ducks spoke with the media on Wednesday afternoon. Head Coach Kelly Graves Read More

HOSTS: Matt Tyra, Drake Hills and Sean MacPherson 6:00  Remembering the '17-18 Oregon MBB Season

• Quick run through non-conference and Pac-12 play
• Favorite moments and performances? Least favorite?

6:15 GUEST: Andrew Greif (The Oregonian)… Read More