The Ducks took down no. 7 Washington at home on Saturday, October 22, 2011, in a three set decision. The Huskies made things difficult on the Ducks in the first two sets, keeping the first set close and leading for most of the second set. Even while down, Oregon held their composure, minimized errors, and in the end simply outplayed Washington. The stats tell the story of this out, with the Ducks having 61 kills and 66 digs (to Washington’s 39 and 48 respectively) as Oregon won 27-25, 30-28, 25-18. Oregon plays Utah next at home on Friday, October 28, 2011.
Haley Jacob, Ariana Williams, Lauren Plum, Katherine Fischer celebrate after scoring a point against Washginton on Saturday, October 22, 2011. The Ducks were able to pull off the upset over the then no. 7 ranked Huskies Saturday night at Matthew Knight Arena. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Washington’s Kylin Muñoz blasts a hit past Lauren Plum (4) and Savannah Paffen (10). Washington played very well in the first two sets, holding a lead for most of the second, which proved to make it a very difficult three set win. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon libero Haley Jacob dives to save a well placed hit. The Ducks acrobatics on defense kept them in the match. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Alaina Bergsma and Ariana Williams go up for a block on a Husky attack. Both players played an essential role in Oregon’s win on Saturday night against the Huskies, being productive on offense and defense. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
A hit by Oregon’s Savannah Paffen is blocked by Washington middle blocker Bianca Rowland. The Huskies stayed close with the Ducks throughout the first two sets before falling more easily in the third. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon star outside hitter Alaina Bergsma greets the younger fans as the Ducks take the court against the Huskies on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Oregon was able to pull off the upset against then no. 7 Washington in three sets: 27-25, 30-28, 25-18. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Alaina Bergsma leaps for a strike against Washington on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Bergsma lead the team with 20 kills on their way to a three-set upset of the no.7 Huskies. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Lauren Plum chases down a ball tipped over the net by a sly Washington attack. Oregon’s defense kept them in many points, providing more opportunities for attacks on the Huskies. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Ariana Williams calmly sets up for a hit. The Ducks kept their composure in the close match, coming from behind in the second set to take control and pull the upset. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
