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Owen Murray

Owen Murray, Sports Reporter

Owen Murray is a second-year sports reporter at the Daily Emerald. He covers football, basketball and acrobatics and tumbling.
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N'Faly Dante (1) flexes. The University of Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball Team played the University of Washington Huskies in a home match at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 8, 2024. (Spencer So/Emerald)

Ducks men’s basketball down Beavers 60-58 in penultimate Rivalry Series classic

Owen Murray
February 17, 2024
Makena Carrion (36) calmly falls back onto some of her teammates. The Oregon Acrobatics and Tumbling team takes on Baylor on March 8th, 2023, at Matthew Knight Arena. (Jonathan Suni, Emerald)

Oregon acrobatics & tumbling overcomes early deficit to win opening meet over Hawaii Pacific

Owen Murray
February 10, 2024
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Oregon falls 62-56 to Washington State in crucial home loss

Owen Murray
February 10, 2024
Ula Chamberlain (0) shooting a layup. The University of Oregon Ducks Women’s Basketball Team played the University of Utah Utes in a home match at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Jan. 26, 2024. (Spencer So/Emerald)

Oregon’s efforts not enough to upset No. 4 Buffaloes

Owen Murray
February 10, 2024
The Ducks bench runs onto the court after Jermaine Couisnard (5) makes a 3/4 court shot at the halftime buzzer. The University of Oregon Men’s Basketball team lost to the University of Arizona Wildcats 87-78 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Jan. 27, 2024. (Kemper Flood/ Emerald)

Oregon falls to Bruins in 71-63 loss in Westwood

Owen Murray
February 3, 2024
Fifth year USC star, Boogie Ellis (5), looks to draw a foul on Oregon freshman (KJ Evans (10). The Oregon Men's Basketball Team host the USC Trojans to start their last season of conference play in the PAC-12  at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 28, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Oregon piles misery on USC with 78-69 victory in Los Angeles

Owen Murray
February 1, 2024
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Oregon thrives as Bittle, Dante return to boost Ducks’ depth

Owen Murray
January 26, 2024
Jermaine Couisnard (5) shows frustration during a timeout as the Ducks begin to lose their big lead in the game. The Oregon Men's Basketball Team host the USC Trojans to start their last season of conference play in the PAC-12  at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 28, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Ducks drop first Pac-12 game to Colorado in 86-70 loss

Owen Murray
January 18, 2024
Players fight for positioning to gather the potential rebound off an Oregon free throw. The Oregon Men's Basketball Team host the USC Trojans to start their last season of conference play in the PAC-12  at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 28, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Writing on the wall

Owen Murray
January 11, 2024
Oregon Head Coach, Dan Lanning celebrates with Duck fans after beating the University of Utah 35-6 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Dan Lanning to turn down Alabama job, stay in Eugene

Owen Murray
January 11, 2024
A gatorade drenched Dan Lanning celebrates the Fiesta Bowl win with his staff. The Oregon Ducks crush the Liberty Flames at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 1, 2024. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Could Dan Lanning leave Eugene?

Owen Murray
January 10, 2024
Gloves honoring former Oregon TE Spencer Webb were part of the special uniform worn by Oregon. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeated Oregon State University 31-7 in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 24, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

4-star defensive line commit Jericho Johnson officially signs with Oregon football

Owen Murray
December 21, 2023
Jermaine Couisnard (5) shoots a three-point shot. The Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball team takes on the Stanford Cardinal at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 4th, 2023 (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Oregon Men’s Basketball close out non-conference schedule with 84-70 win over Kent State

Owen Murray
December 21, 2023
Oregon Head Coach, Dan Lanning celebrates with Duck fans after beating the University of Utah 35-6 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. The No. 8 Oregon Ducks defeat the No. 12 Utah Utes 35-6 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 28, 2023. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Recapping National Early Signing Day

Owen Murray
December 21, 2023
Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning greets QB Bo Nix (10) during senior night celebrations. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeated Oregon State University 31-7 in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 24, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Oregon offense explodes on National Early Signing Day: LIVE

Nina-Grace Montes
December 20, 2023
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning leads the Ducks out in the Pac-12 Championship. The Washington Huskies defeat the Oregon Ducks football team in the Pac-12 Championship at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Dec. 1, 2023. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Oregon adds defensive depth with National Early Signing Day: LIVE TRACKER

Nina-Grace Montes
December 20, 2023
Jackson Shelstad (3) high fives his teammates as they come out of the game. The University of Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball team defeated the Tennessee State Tigers 92-67 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 17, 2023. (Kemper Flood/ Emerald)

Shelstad Rising

Owen Murray
December 13, 2023
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning leads the Ducks out in the Pac-12 Championship. The Washington Huskies defeat the Oregon Ducks football team in the Pac-12 Championship at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Dec. 1, 2023. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Oklahoma transfer Dillon Gabriel announces commitment to University of Oregon

Owen Murray
December 9, 2023
Oregon DB Khyree Jackson (5) attempts to intercept the ball. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeated Oregon State University 31-7 in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 24, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Khyree Jackson declares for NFL Draft

Owen Murray
December 8, 2023
Oregon DB Dontae Manning (8) celebrates with Steve Stephens IV (7) after breaking up a pass. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeated Oregon State University 31-7 in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 24, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

See us coming

Owen Murray
November 30, 2023
The view of Autzen Stadium from the outside of Alton Baker Park. The pathway students used to walk to Autzen stadium during previous football seasons is eerily empty due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. (Will Geschke/Emerald)

Breaking: Oregon State, Washington State set to go back to court as “Pac-2” appeal lands in Washington State Supreme Court

Owen Murray
November 28, 2023
Two disappointed Duck fans surrounded by Beaver fans wait as the final seconds of the game pass. The Oregon Ducks travel up to Corvallis to face their in-state rival the Oregon State Beavers on November 26th, 2022, for their last game of the regular season. (Jonathan Suni, Emerald)

Murray: Death of a rivalry

Owen Murray
November 23, 2023
Bo Nix(10) post-game interview. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team played the University of Southern California in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 11, 2023. (Spencer So/Emerald)

Reign of the Pac-12 quarterback

Owen Murray
November 16, 2023
Ducks wide reciever Juwan Johnson (6) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates. Oregon Ducks Football takes on the Trojans at The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 2, 2019. (DL Young/Emerald)

Battle of Perception

Owen Murray
November 9, 2023
The Oregon offensive line. The Oregon Ducks football team takes on the Washington State Cougars on Oct. 21, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

First College Football Playoff poll released

Owen Murray
October 31, 2023
Sold out Autzen Stadium. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeat the University of Colorado Buffaloes 42-6 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on September 23, 2023. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Five-star edge Elijah Rushing commits to Oregon

Owen Murray
October 30, 2023
Head coach Dan Lanning watches his team warmup. The Oregon Ducks football team takes on the Washington State Cougars on Oct. 21, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Five-star edge Elijah Rushing commits to Oregon

Owen Murray
October 30, 2023
Star Oregon receiver, Troy Franklin (11), takes in the game day environment during pregame warmups. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team were defeated by the University of Washington Huskies in an away match at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington, on October 14, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

On the road again

Owen Murray
October 26, 2023
Adam Barry (93) and Marcus Harper (55) pick Oregon kicker, Camden Lewis (49), up and celebrate with him after making the game winning extra point. The Oregon Ducks face the North Carolina Tar Heels in the annual Holiday Bowl at Petco Park in San Diego, CA, on December 28th, 2022. (Jonathan Suni, Emerald)

Learning to master the pressure

Owen Murray
October 26, 2023
Ducks wide reciever Juwan Johnson (6) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates. Oregon Ducks Football takes on the Trojans at The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 2, 2019. (DL Young/Emerald)

The Gauntlet

Owen Murray
October 12, 2023
The Duck greets the Stanford Tree before the game. The University of Oregon Ducks football team defeated the Stanford University Cardinals in an away match at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Sept. 30, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

The power of pressure in the Pac-12

Owen Murray
October 5, 2023
Troy Franklin (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown. The University of Oregon Ducks football team defeated the Stanford University Cardinals in an away match at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Sept. 30, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Sports Desk: Our thoughts and takes on the Oregon Ducks

Owen Murray
October 5, 2023
The Oregon marching band preforms the fight song as College Gameday festivities come to a close. Oregon hosts College Gameday bright and early on the Lillis lawn October 22, 2022 before their game against no.9 UCLA. (Liam Sherry/Daily Emerald)

“Bringing the noise”: dedication, energy and the Oregon Marching Band

Owen Murray
September 28, 2023
Bryan Addison (13) takes a photo after the game. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeated the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on September 16, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Verified

Owen Murray
September 21, 2023
A football staff member carries water guns onto the practice field. The University of Oregon Football team conducted their 17th fall practice on August 23, 2023, on the practice fields at Hatfield-Dowlin Complex, in Eugene, Oregon. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Lanning, UO football look to start season strong

Owen Murray
August 31, 2023
Carly Wallace (8) hits the ball over the net. Oregon Ducks beach volleyball takes on the Portland Pilots at Amazon Park in Eugene, Ore. on April 6, 2019. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Lawyers for UO women’s beach volleyball, rowing teams request meeting over Title IX concerns

Owen Murray
August 29, 2023
Runners cross the finish line during the decathlon 100m. The USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships began on July 6, 2023, at Hayward Field, in Eugene, Oregon.  (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Hayward Field to host U20 World Championships in 2026

Owen Murray
August 15, 2023
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