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Brady Ruth, Sports Editor

All content by Brady Ruth
Ducks Quarterback Bo Nix (10) scores a rushing touchdown. The University of Oregon Ducks hosted the University of Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on November 12th, 2022 for game 10 of the 2022 season. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Oregon’s season and playoff hopes crumble with 37-34 loss to rival Washington

Brady Ruth
November 12, 2022
Ducks Head Coach, Dana Altman, yells out plays to the Ducks on the court. The Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball team faces the Oregon State Beavers, on January 29th, 2022, at Matthew Knight Arena. (Serei Hendrie/Emerald)

Breaking: Marquis Cook, Kwame Evans Jr. and Jackson Shelstad are all set to join the Oregon basketball team in 2024.

Brady Ruth
November 10, 2022
The Oregon football team competes in its annual spring game on April 23, 2022 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Serei Hendrie/Emerald)

Looking around the Pac-12: Week 10

Brady Ruth
November 10, 2022
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The experience of a visiting section for an Oregon football game

Brady Ruth
November 10, 2022
N’Faly Dante hangs on the rim after a put-back slam. The Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball team faces the USC Trojans, on February 26th, 2022, at Matthew Knight Arena. (Liam Sherry/Emerald)

Oregon men’s basketball starts season and Legacy Series win 80-45 win over Florida A&M

Brady Ruth
November 7, 2022
Quincy Guerrier (13) seems to not agree with the referee's call as he is given a charging foul. The Oregon Ducks face the Florida A&M Rattlers on November 7th, 2022, at Matthew Knight Arena. (Jonathan Suni, Emerald)

Ruth: Trying to make sense of Oregon basketball’s early rankings

Brady Ruth
November 6, 2022
The balls used for the game are picked up around the field after warm ups concluded. The University of Oregon Ducks take on the Stanford Cardinal on Oct. 1, 2022 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.(Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald)

Checking in around the Pac-12 and reviewing Week 9 scores

Brady Ruth
November 3, 2022
Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez has found success in his new threads. The lockdown corner will return to his old stomping grounds on Saturday, when the Ducks take on the Colorado Buffaloes. 

Christian Gonzalez returns to Boulder and his collegiate beginnings

Brady Ruth
November 3, 2022
Husky players stop the ball on the one yard line after a kick, setting up a difficult drive for the Ducks. The Oregon Ducks take on the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Wash., on November 6, 2021. (Serei Hendrie/Emerald)

Looking at how teams from around the conference fared in their week 8 matchups

Brady Ruth
October 27, 2022
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Offensive explosion earns Oregon marquee 45-30 win over UCLA

Brady Ruth
October 23, 2022
Ducks sophomore wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) leaps to catch a ball with Cougar defense right behind. University of Oregon Ducks Football defeat the BYU Cougars in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Sep. 17, 2022. (Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald)

Ruth: How are penalties affecting college and professional football?

Brady Ruth
October 20, 2022
Stanford wide reciever Brycen Tremayne (81) stretches out in attempt to catch a touchdown pass. Oregon Ducks Football takes on Stanford University at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 7, 2020. (DL Young/Emerald)

Around the Pac-12: week 7

Brady Ruth
October 20, 2022
Ducks safeties Bennett Williams (15) and Jamal Hill (19) celebrate an incomplete pass. Oregon Ducks football takes on the UCLA Bruins at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 21, 2020. (DL Young/Emerald)

Ruth: Power ranking the Pac-12 through the first part of conference play

Brady Ruth
October 13, 2022
Fans sing and dance durring the traditional "SHOUT" segment of the third quarter. The Oregon Football team competes in it's annual spring game on April 23rd, 2022 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Serei Hendrie/Emerald)

Looking around the conference and sharing the stories that week five brought Pac-12 fanatics

Brady Ruth
October 6, 2022
Duck sophomore inside linebacker Noah Sewell (1) recovers a fumble made by Cardinal offense, rushing the ball towards Ducks goal line. The University of Oregon Ducks take on the Stanford Cardinal on Oct. 1, 2022 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.(Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks’ durable defense defines dominant 45-27 win over Stanford

Brady Ruth
October 2, 2022
Sam Taimani takes his mark on the line during the Washington football game against UCLA on Oct.16 at Husky Football Stadium. (Emma Ottosen/The Daily UW)

Around the Pac-12: week four

Brady Ruth
September 29, 2022
Cougar defenses stop Ducks offenses through a tackle. Ducks football take on the Washington State Cougars at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 13, 2021. (Maddie Stellingwerf)

Washington State football preview

Brady Ruth
September 22, 2022
Duck fans enthusiastically show of their Oregon gear between huddles. University of Oregon Ducks Football defeat the BYU Cougars in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Sep. 17, 2022. (Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald)

The ups and downs of week three of college football

Brady Ruth
September 22, 2022
USC scores a touchdown. Oregon Ducks football take on USC Trojans in the Pac-12 Championship game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Dec. 18, 2020. (Maddie Knight/Emerald)

Around the Pac-12: Week 2

Brady Ruth
September 15, 2022
Cameron Rising (7), after running past the Oregon defensive line, stiff arms a Ducks playere coming in for a tackle. The Oregon Ducks take on the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., on December 3, 2021. (Serei Hendrie/Emerald)

Scores and storylines from week one of college football

Brady Ruth
September 8, 2022
Yellow Team explodes out of their side of the field to the sounds of cheering fans. The Oregon Football team competes in it's annual spring game on April 23rd, 2022 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Serei Hendrie/Emerald)

Oregon football’s color schedule brings excitement to team and fanbase

Brady Ruth
September 8, 2022
Head Coach Dan Lanning pulled double duty coaching both teams of the game. The Oregon Football team competes in it's annual spring game on April 23rd, 2022 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Serei Hendrie/Emerald)

Breaking: Oregon football lands verbal commitment from defensive lineman A’mauri Washington

Brady Ruth
September 3, 2022
The Ducks charge out of the tunnel prior to kickoff of the Pac-12 championship game. The Oregon Ducks take on the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., on December 3, 2021. (Serei Hendrie/Emerald)

New Pac-12 championship game format leads to new expectations for Oregon football

Brady Ruth
September 1, 2022
Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) dodges other players. Oregon Ducks football take on USC Trojans in the Pac-12 Championship game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Dec. 18, 2020. (Maddie Knight/Emerald)

Oregon Top 5 games against UCLA and USC

Brady Ruth
August 30, 2022
Sam Taimani takes his mark on the line during the Washington football game against UCLA on Oct.16 at Husky Football Stadium. (Emma Ottosen/The Daily UW)

Ruth: Which option suits Oregon best as NCAA conference shuffling begins?

Brady Ruth
August 29, 2022
Located across from the William Knight Law Center, Hayward Field is the University of Oregon Track and Field team's stadium. (DL Young/Emerald).

Russia and Belarus banned from World Athletics Championships

Brady Ruth
July 13, 2022
Duck sophomore Misaki Kobayashi jumps up to the ball to send it back over the net. UO Women’s Tennis takes on Portland State at the UO Student Tennis Center on Jan. 16th, 2022 (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Ducks’ season comes to a close with 4-0 loss to Michigan in first round of NCAA tournament

Brady Ruth
May 6, 2022
Duck sophomore Myah Petchey prepares to return her opponent’s serve. UO Women’s Tennis takes on Portland State at the UO Student Tennis Center on Jan. 16th, 2022 (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Ducks look ahead toward postseason matchup with Michigan

Brady Ruth
May 5, 2022
The Ducks gather around for a pep talk before their next set. UO Women’s Tennis takes on Portland State at the UO Student Tennis Center on Jan. 16th, 2022 (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Oregon women’s tennis secures first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018

Brady Ruth
May 2, 2022
Karin Young takes a short break in between points. The Oregon Ducks face off against the Seattle U Redhawks on February 19th, 2022. (Liam Sherry/Emerald)

Diving into Karin Young’s impressive, albeit unsurprising, freshman season

Brady Ruth
May 2, 2022
Pitcher Kolby Somers (24) lunges across the mound and throws a pitch. Oregon Baseball takes on Ball State on April 9th, 2022 in Eugene, Ore. (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Oregon collapses on verge of series win, falls 8-7 to Washington State in rubber match

Brady Ruth
April 24, 2022
Oregon’s Uxia Martinez Moral jumps up to make contact with the ball. Oregon Ducks women’s tennis takes on the Utah Utes at the Oregon Student Tennis Center in Eugene, Ore., on March 14, 2021. (Ian Enger/Emerald)

Oregon women’s tennis falls 4-0 to Stanford, eliminated in quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament

Brady Ruth
April 21, 2022
A Ducks player signals to her partner in a doubles match. Oregon Ducks women's tennis takes on University of California at the Student Tennis Center in Eugene, Ore. on March 8, 2019. (Connor Cox/Emerald)

Strong singles play pushes Oregon women’s tennis past Colorado 4-3 to advance in Pac-12 tournament

Brady Ruth
April 20, 2022
Vallery Wong runs to celebrate with her team after hitting the first home run of the game. The Oregon Ducks Softball team faces the Portland State Vikings, on March 11th, 2022, at Jane Sanders Stadium. (Serei Hendrie/Emerald)

Oregon softball picks up much needed 5-2 win over Portland State in interstate clash

Brady Ruth
April 19, 2022
Oregon Ducks women’s Tennis faces Portland at the Oregon Student Tennis Center outdoor courts in Eugene, Ore. on April 17, 2019 for their last home game of the season. (Maddie Knight/Emerald)

Oregon women’s tennis team looks ahead to daunting conference tournament

Brady Ruth
April 19, 2022
Duck sophomore Misaki Kobayashi jumps up to the ball to send it back over the net. UO Women’s Tennis takes on Portland State at the UO Student Tennis Center on Jan. 16th, 2022 (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Oregon women’s tennis overpowered 4-0 in regular season finale

Brady Ruth
April 10, 2022
Duck junior Allison Mulville watches the ball after she slams it to her opponent. UO Women’s Tennis takes on Portland State at the UO Student Tennis Center on Jan. 16th, 2022 (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Oregon women’s tennis falls 4-0 to UCLA to end winning streak

Brady Ruth
April 8, 2022
Ducks player Allison Mulville returns the ball to her opponent. Oregon Ducks women’s tennis takes on the Utah Utes at the Oregon Student Tennis Center in Eugene, Ore., on March 14, 2021. (Ian Enger/Emerald)

Oregon women’s tennis continues hot streak, picks up 4-1 win over Colorado

Brady Ruth
April 3, 2022
Duck freshman Sophie Luescher takes a breath before serving in her last set. UO Women’s Tennis takes on Portland State at the UO Student Tennis Center on Jan. 16th, 2022 (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

On the backs of powerful freshmen, Oregon women’s tennis mounts 4-3 comeback win over Utah

Brady Ruth
April 1, 2022
Eric Williams Jr. (50) takes a jumpshot. The Oregon Ducks defeated the Southern Methodist University Mustangs 86-63 at Matthew Knight Arena on November 12, 2021. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

Eric Williams Jr. enters transfer portal, looks to join third NCAA program

Brady Ruth
March 28, 2022
Eric Williams JR. can’t believe the foul call on a USC three point shot. The Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball team faces the USC Trojans, on February 26th, 2022, at Matthew Knight Arena. (Liam Sherry/Emerald)

Eric Williams Jr. enters transfer portal, looks to join third NCAA program

Brady Ruth
March 28, 2022
Nyara Sabally and Coach Graves encourage players from the bench. The Oregon Ducks Women’s Basketball team faces the California Bears, on February 18th, 2022, at Matthew Knight Arena. (Liam Sherry/Emerald)

Nyara Sabally declares for WNBA Draft after All-Conference season

Brady Ruth
March 28, 2022
Ryoma Matsushita returns a serve. The Oregon Ducks Mens’s Tennis team plays the Portland Pilots, on March 13th, 2022, at the University of Oregon. (Serei Hendrie/Emerald)

Oregon men’s tennis rallies in singles play, defeats Portland 4-2 in bounce back effort

Brady Ruth
March 13, 2022
Ducks forward Quincy Guerrier returns to the bench after being subbed out. Oregon basketball loses to the California Golden Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Feb. 12, 2022. (Jackson Knox/Emerald)

Oregon men’s basketball eliminated from Pac-12 Tournament with 80-69 loss to Colorado

Brady Ruth
March 10, 2022
Duck junior Allison Mulville watches the ball after she slams it to her opponent. UO Women’s Tennis takes on Portland State at the UO Student Tennis Center on Jan. 16th, 2022 (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Pac-12 women’s tennis opponent preview

Brady Ruth
March 10, 2022
N’Faly Dante and Coach Altman head to the locker room at half. The Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball team faces the USC Trojans, on February 26th, 2022, at Matthew Knight Arena. (Liam Sherry/Emerald)

Oregon men’s basketball fends off Beavers 86-72, advances in Pac-12 Tournament

Brady Ruth
March 9, 2022
Duck sophomore Myah Petchey swings her racket back as she slides toward the ball. UO Women’s Tennis takes on Portland State at the UO Student Tennis Center on Jan. 16th, 2022 (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Oregon women’s tennis stumbles in first conference games, finishes road trip 0-2

Brady Ruth
March 6, 2022
Ducks freshman Quinn Vandecasteele serves towards Boise State defense. Ducks Men's Tennis take on Boise State at the UO Sutdent Tennis Center on Jan. 15, 2022. (Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald)

Oregon men’s tennis picks up crucial 5-2 win over Denver as conference play approaches

Brady Ruth
March 3, 2022
Duck sophomore Lillian Mould prepares to hit the ball back to her opponent. UO Women’s Tennis takes on Portland State at the UO Student Tennis Center on Jan. 16th, 2022 (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Oregon women’s tennis looks ahead to conference play in loaded Pac-12

Brady Ruth
March 2, 2022
Duck freshman Sophie Luescher lunges across the court as she gets the ball over the net. UO Women’s Tennis takes on Portland State at the UO Student Tennis Center on Jan. 16th, 2022 (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Oregon women’s tennis handles Saint Mary’s 4-1, extends winning streak to 7

Brady Ruth
February 27, 2022
Ducks junior Joshua Carlton prepares to rebound a pass made by Boise State. Ducks Men's Tennis take on Boise State at the UO Sutdent Tennis Center on Jan. 15, 2022. (Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald)

Oregon’s men’s tennis doubles loss proves detrimental in 5-2 defeat to Wisconsin

Brady Ruth
February 25, 2022
Oregon Women's Tennis players pose for a photo before the doubles matches begin. The University of Oregon Ducks faced off against the Eastern Washington University Eagles on Feburary 11, 2022. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

No. 35 Oregon women’s tennis extends winning streak to 6 games in 7-0 rout of Idaho

Brady Ruth
February 25, 2022
Nyara Sabally (1) lifts the ball up into the basket. Oregon Women’s Basketball takes on UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Feb. 16, 2022. (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Nyara Sabally’s double-double leads charge in Oregon’s 67-53 victory over UCLA

Brady Ruth
February 16, 2022
After a series of fouls called on Oregon, the Oregon bench cheers when Memphis gets a penalty. Oregon Ducks men's basketball takes on the Memphis Tigers as part of the Phil Knight Invitational at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Nov. 12, 2019. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Oregon men’s and women’s basketball programs invited to Phil Knight Invitational to open 2022-2023 season

Brady Ruth
February 15, 2022
The Ducks gather around for a pep talk before their next set. UO Women’s Tennis takes on Portland State at the UO Student Tennis Center on Jan. 16th, 2022 (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Oregon women’s tennis flexes roster depth in dominant 6-1 win over Portland

Brady Ruth
February 13, 2022
Luke Vandecasteele, sophomore, throws his ball in the air before he serves. The University of Oregon's men's tennis team defeated Stanford 4-2 on April 16, 2021. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

Oregon men’s tennis edged out in hard-fought heartbreaker to Northwestern 4-3

Brady Ruth
February 11, 2022
Game MVP, Te-Hina Paopao (12), dribbles the ball up the floor. The Oregon Ducks Women’s Basketball team takes on the Arizona State Sun Devils, on February 1st, 2022, at Matthew Knight Arena. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Te-Hina Paopao and Nyara Sabally combine for 41 as No. 19 Oregon downs Arizona State 72-58

Brady Ruth
February 1, 2022
Oregon fans hope for new offensive strategy under new head coach, Dan Lanning, and the large overhaul to the offensive staff. Oregon football announced that, Dan Lanning, would be the new head coach on December 11, 2021. (Serei Hendrie/ Emerald)

4-star cornerback Jahlil Florence commits to Oregon

Brady Ruth
January 31, 2022
Duck junior Allison Mulville tosses up the ball before serving it across the court. UO Women’s Tennis takes on Portland State at the UO Student Tennis Center on Jan. 16th, 2022 (Mary Grosswendt/Emerald)

Oregon women’s tennis falls 4-2 to Tulsa in ITA Kickoff Weekend tournament opener

Brady Ruth
January 28, 2022
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