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Daily Emerald

The Student News Site of University of Oregon

Daily Emerald

Ducks lacrosse starters huddle together after scoring early in the first period. The Oregon Ducks take on the Butler Bulldogs in their home opener at Pape Field in Eugene, Ore. on Feb. 7, 2025. (Julia Massa/Emerald)
Oregon falls 14-9 to No. 16 Michigan on Senior Day
The sun shines bright over Hayward Field tower as the best college athletes from all over the world compete at the Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)
The ‘magic’ returns to Hayward
Taylour Spencer (19) waiting for the next inning to begin. The Oregon Softball team came out on top in their second game against Maryland 4-2 in the Jane Sanders Classic hosted in Eugene, Ore., on March 2, 2024, at Jane Sanders Stadium. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)
No. 5 Oregon softball dominates Notre Dame 10-1
Taylour Spencer (19) waiting for the next inning to begin. The Oregon Softball team came out on top in their second game against Maryland 4-2 in the Jane Sanders Classic hosted in Eugene, Ore., on March 2, 2024, at Jane Sanders Stadium. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)
No. 5 Oregon softball dominates Notre Dame 10-1
Joe Krasnowski, Sports Writer • April 28, 2025

Value each pitch. Make the right decision. Get the big hit. Locate your pitches. Over and over and over. Every blunder can spark a big...

Oregon infielder Kaylynn Jones (3) waits for play on second base during a break in the 5th inning. The #5 ranked University of Oregon Ducks Women’s Softball team win 3-1 in a home game against the #6 ranked UCLA Bruins in Eugene, Ore., on April. 18, 2025. (Rowan Campbell/Emerald).
Athlete of the Week — Kaylynn Jones
Joe Krasnowski, Sports Writer • April 28, 2025

Kaylynn Jones had not hit a home run in her previous 119 collegiate at-bats.  Instead, she waited until an appearance against Oregon's fiercest...

The sun shines bright over Hayward Field tower as the best college athletes from all over the world compete at the Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)
The ‘magic’ returns to Hayward
Lily Crane, Sports Writer • April 28, 2025

The stadium lights illuminated Hayward Field. Fans filed into the green seats in the stadium; their cheers grew louder whenever the public address...

Oregon's Ryan Cooney (12) goes up to the strike zone.  The Ducks are hosting the Bruins  as they play at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2025  (JR Quint/ Emerald)
Ryan Cooney: every coach’s dream
Brady Ruth, Sports Editor • April 28, 2025

He’s not on any award watch lists. He’s not the first name broadcasters mention when talking about Oregon’s star-studded lineup. He’s...

Oregon pitcher Elise Sokolsky (18) mid throw. The #5 ranked University of Oregon Ducks Women’s Softball team win 3-1 in a home game against the #6 ranked UCLA Bruins in Eugene, Ore., on April. 18, 2025. (Rowan Campbell/Emerald).
No. 5 Oregon softball completes sweep over Indiana with 9-7 win
Joe Krasnowski, Sports Reporter • April 27, 2025

In other years for other teams, a late-season trip to the Midwest could be seen as an opportunity for a let-down performance.  That caveat...