– Lexi Petersen’s 15 second half points propelled Oregon women’s basketball past Clemson 69-56 on Tuesday. Clemson came within six points in the second half, but the Ducks responded with a 9-2 run to close the game. With the win, the Ducks are now 4-0, their best start since the 2011-12 season when they began 6-0.
– After Oregon track and field star Edward Cheserek won his third consecutive NCAA Division I Cross Country title Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky, he received another award. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association named Cheserek the Male Cross Country Athlete of the Year, the organization announced on Tuesday. His NCAA title victory was the fifth win of his season, which included titles at the Dellinger Invitational, West Regional and Pac-12 Championships.
– Oregon football moved up to No. 17 in the College Football Playoff rankings, released on Tuesday. Although the Ducks have a slim to none chance of getting into the four-game playoff, these rankings also determine which teams will play in the “New Years Six” bowls such as the Rose Bowl and Fiesta Bowl.
– The Emerald’s Chris Keizur previewed key matchups and players to watch heading into the 119th Civil War between Oregon and Oregon State.
– Oregon men’s club soccer won the NIRSA national championship over the weekend in Phoenix, Arizona. The Ducks defeated UC Davis in the championship match 3-2 thanks to a game-winning golden goal in overtime by forward Andrew Saenz. Saenz took home tournament MVP honors with 10 goals, including two hat tricks, during the tournament.
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