Ducks midfielder Chardonnay Curran (4) looks behind her as the ball is kicked in-between her legs. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks defender Mia Palmer (13) places her foot down to disrupt the shot. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks defender Mia Palmer (13) uses her head to halt Stanfords offensive pressure. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks midfielder Bayley Bruner (12) kicks the ball away from Stanford forward Sophia Smith (3). Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks midfielder Chardonnay Curran (4) protects the ball amidst strong defensive pressure. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Stanford forward Sophia Smith (3) takes a shot at the Oregon goal. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
The Oregon defense prepares for a Stanford corner kick. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks midfielder Nicole Seaman (11) tries to move past the opposition. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks goalkeeper Halla Hinriksdottir (1) craddles the ball after making a save. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Stanford defender Sam Hiatt (17) kicks the ball upfield. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Oregon defender Mia Palmer (13) blasts the ball past Stanford forward Catarina Macario (20). Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Stanford forward Madison Haley (26) slides to maintain control of the ball. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Stanford forward Madison Haley (26) kicks the ball past the heavy Oregon defense. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks midfielder Nicole Seaman (11) fights for possession of the ball. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks goalkeeper Halla Hinriksdottir (1) winds up to kick the ball up the field. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Stanford midfielder Jordan Dibiasi (11) looks up the field as she gains possession of the ball. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks midfielder Bayley Bruner (12) leaps into the air for a header. Oregon Ducks Womens Soccer takes on Stanford at Papé Field on Oct. 4, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Oregon soccer (7-5-1, 1-4-0 Pac-12) traveled to Boulder, Colorado, to face the 16th ranked Buffaloes (11-0-3) on Saturday. The match was the third of five straight grueling matches against 2017 NCAA tournament teams for the Ducks. The Buffs dominated the first half, getting out to a 3-0 lead with two …