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Photos: Oregon Lacrosse falls to USC Trojans 13-11

Taylor Wilder
April 2, 2015

Last month, the Florida High School Athletic Association became the first to enact a state-wide rule requiring women’s lacrosse players to wear protective head gear. The decision has led to a heated, nationwide debate. The debate stems from two main factors. First, women’s lacrosse, unlike men’s, is a non-contact sport and should …

Oregon defender Alison Scharkey (28) dodges two Trojans after catching the ball during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon midfielder Carly O’Connell (12) keeps the ball away from USC defender Nina Kelty (47) during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

USC attacker Michaela Michael (2) gets to the ball first after it comes lose from the stick of an Oregon player. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

A young Duck fan watches the game from the stands during the second half of the game. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon midfielder Devon Frazer (32) looks for an open teammate during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon teammates cheer on Oregon goal keeper Janelle Parker (77) after Parker stops a possible USC goal. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

USC attacker Michaela Michael (2) and Oregon midfielder Natalie Modly (9) get set seconds before the start of the game. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon defender Jackie Moccia (5) sprints with the ball to the other side of the field. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon goal keeper Janelle Parker (77) passes the ball to the other side of the field towards her teammates after blocking a possible USC goal. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon midfielder Hayley Milner (13) shifts right to avoid USC attacker Cynthia Del Core (44) during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon midfielder Bella Pyne (14) catches the pass and runs the ball across the field during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

USC midfielder Amanda Johansen (7) and Oregon attacker Olivia Pyne (3) reach for the loose ball in front of the USC goal. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Young local Eugene-Springfield residents wait to participate in a lacrosse activity during halftime. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon midfielder Rachel Steinberg (24) pushes past a USC defender prior to scoring a goal during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon defender Jackie Moccia (5) looks for an open teammate during the second half of the game. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon attacker Olivia Pyne (3) and midfielder Rachel Steinberg (24) hug after Steinberg’s goal during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon midfielder Casey Brogan (16) looks for an open teammate while attempting to avoid USC attacker Michaela Michael (2). The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon attacker Cambi Cukar (22) and midfielder Holly Johnson (11) chat while the clock is stopped during the second half of the game. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon midfielder Devon Frazer (32) attempts to dodge several USC defenders while possessing the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

USC attacker Michaela Michael (2) and Oregon midfielder Natalie Modly (9) both reach for the ball after the Trojans score their fifth goal of the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

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Oregon midfielder Hayley Milner (13) shifts right to avoid USC attacker Cynthia Del Core (44) during the first half. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, April 3, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

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