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Entering their third spring practice on Saturday morning, the Ducks took the field in pads for the first time. Though the coaching staff has already gotten their first looks at this year's squad, Saturday's padded practice represented the first opportunity for them to see how far they've come in the areas of effort and toughness from a year ago. When meeting with the media prior to practice, head coach Mario Cristobal stressed the importance of these days in further developing the disciplined yet aggressive culture that Oregon is searching for in 2018. Below, you can listen to coach Cristobal's full interview from Saturday morning. Head Coach Mario Cristobal  -Alex Castle

Entering their third spring practice on Saturday morning, the Ducks took the field in pads for the first time. Though the coaching staff has already gotten their first looks at this year's squad, Saturday's padded practice represented the first opportunity for them to see how far they've come in the areas of effort and toughness from a year ago. When meeting with the media prior to practice, head coach Mario Cristobal stressed the importance of these days in further developing the disciplined yet aggressive culture that Oregon is searching for in 2018. Below, you can listen to coach Cristobal's full interview from Saturday morning. Head Coach Mario Cristobal  -Alex Castle

Oregon defeated UC Davis by a score of 5-4, led by impressive offensive outings from Jakob Goldfarb and Kyle Kasser, who totaled 2 and 3 hits respectively. Matt Mercer struggled through 5 and 2/3 innings of baseball, giving up 10 hits and 4 runs, only 2 of which were earned, but was backed up by Jesse Hobaica and Kelly Parker, who shutout the Aggies the rest of the way. Oregon  improved to 9-3 on the season, and will face UC Davis in a doubleheader tomorrow at PK Park. Game Story (by Jordan Brenner) Continue with Oregon Outlasts UC Davis in 5-4 Win.

Oregon defeated UC Davis by a score of 5-4, led by impressive offensive outings from Jakob Goldfarb and Kyle Kasser, who totaled 2 and 3 hits respectively. Matt Mercer struggled through 5 and 2/3 innings of baseball, giving up 10 hits and 4 runs, only 2 of which were earned, but was backed up by Jesse Hobaica and Kelly Parker, who shutout the Aggies the rest of the way. Oregon  improved to 9-3 on the season, and will face UC Davis in a doubleheader tomorrow at PK Park. Game Story (by Jordan Brenner) Continue with Oregon Outlasts UC Davis in 5-4 Win.

In their first ever matchup in the newly formed PAC-12, the Oregon Ducks used an early offensive onslaught and late defensive stops to defeat California 12-7 on Friday night at Pape Field. Lexi Biller gave the Ducks the initial push they needed by controlling each of the first four draws, which turned into four goals in the first four possessions. California would answer back with two goals of their own to make it 4-2 before finding themselves trailing 7-4 at the half, but the Ducks' second half effort on defense closed the door. The Golden Bears pulled within two with the score at 8-6 for several minutes, before Oregon added three straight goals to fully separate themselves. Brittany Read's 11 saves in goal were essential as the Ducks now take a 3-1 overall record, and a 1-0 mark in PAC-12 play into Sunday's matchup with the high powered offense of Stanford. Listen below to a full story on tonight's game. Oregon Opens Inaugural PAC-12 Season with Complete Victory … Continue with Oregon Women's Lacrosse Captures Inaugural PAC-12 Victory.

In their first ever matchup in the newly formed PAC-12, the Oregon Ducks used an early offensive onslaught and late defensive stops to defeat California 12-7 on Friday night at Pape Field. Lexi Biller gave the Ducks the initial push they needed by controlling each of the first four draws, which turned into four goals in the first four possessions. California would answer back with two goals of their own to make it 4-2 before finding themselves trailing 7-4 at the half, but the Ducks' second half effort on defense closed the door. The Golden Bears pulled within two with the score at 8-6 for several minutes, before Oregon added three straight goals to fully separate themselves. Brittany Read's 11 saves in goal were essential as the Ducks now take a 3-1 overall record, and a 1-0 mark in PAC-12 play into Sunday's matchup with the high powered offense of Stanford. Listen below to a full story on tonight's game. Oregon Opens Inaugural PAC-12 Season with Complete Victory … Continue with Oregon Women's Lacrosse Captures Inaugural PAC-12 Victory.

Through three innings at Jane Sanders Stadium it looked like it would be a rubber match, for the Ducks were down 1-0 entering the bottom half of the fourth. That was before the Duck's monster fourth inning, where they put seven runs across the board, including a Mary Iokopo grand slam for her second career home-run. Maggie Balint's only struggles came in the second inning and she did not look back, striking out six and only walking one in her one run 5 innings pitched gem. The Ducks look to go 2-0 in the Oregon Invitation as they have a rematch with the Wildcats in game one of their double header on March 10 at 5 pm. Game Story: (by Bill Braker)   Post-game Audio… Continue with Iakopo's Grand Slam Seals 9-1 Victory over Weber State.

Through three innings at Jane Sanders Stadium it looked like it would be a rubber match, for the Ducks were down 1-0 entering the bottom half of the fourth. That was before the Duck's monster fourth inning, where they put seven runs across the board, including a Mary Iokopo grand slam for her second career home-run. Maggie Balint's only struggles came in the second inning and she did not look back, striking out six and only walking one in her one run 5 innings pitched gem. The Ducks look to go 2-0 in the Oregon Invitation as they have a rematch with the Wildcats in game one of their double header on March 10 at 5 pm. Game Story: (by Bill Braker)   Post-game Audio… Continue with Iakopo's Grand Slam Seals 9-1 Victory over Weber State.

As Oregon Football's first week of spring practice nears its close, head coach Mario Cristobal, defensive line coach Joe Salave'a and select defensive players met with media Friday to discuss the team's start to its offseason program. The Ducks will conclude with a practice on Saturday, and will keep practicing all the way up to the team's spring game on Saturday, April 21. Head Coach Mario Cristobal Defensive Line Coach Joe Salave'a… Continue with AUDIO: Oregon Football Nears End of First Week of Spring Practice.

As Oregon Football's first week of spring practice nears its close, head coach Mario Cristobal, defensive line coach Joe Salave'a and select defensive players met with media Friday to discuss the team's start to its offseason program. The Ducks will conclude with a practice on Saturday, and will keep practicing all the way up to the team's spring game on Saturday, April 21. Head Coach Mario Cristobal Defensive Line Coach Joe Salave'a… Continue with AUDIO: Oregon Football Nears End of First Week of Spring Practice.