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Beavers cruise past Ducks to take Civil War series

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:30:11 -0400

EUGENE — Michael Conforto hit a second-inning grand slam and the sixth-ranked Oregon State baseball team finished with 17 hits in a 12-2 win over No. 10 Oregon Sunday at PK Park.

Ducks steam into Super Regionals

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:50:29 -0400

EUGENE — The third-seeded University of Oregon softball team (49-9) celebrated its fourth straight Super Regional bid with a 3-0 win over No. 25 Wisconsin (44-13) Saturday afternoon at Howe Field.

Moore, No. 6 Oregon State shut out No. 10 Oregon in Game 2

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:50:28 -0400

EUGENE — Andrew Moore tossed a two-hit shutout and Michael Conforto and Ryan Barnes each hit solo home runs to send the sixth-ranked Oregon State baseball team to a 9-0 win over No. 10 Oregon Saturday afternoon at PK Park.

Oregon's Sherfy named Howser semifinalist

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:01:15 -0400

EUGENE — Oregon's Jimmie Sherfy has been named a semifinalist for the Dick Howser Trophy, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) has announced. The Ducks' closer is one of 40 semifinalists for the honor.

Oregon blanks North Carolina

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:01:14 -0400

EUGENE — The No. 3 University of Oregon softball team advanced to its fourth straight NCAA Regional Final with a 3-0 win over North Carolina Friday afternoon at Howe Field.

Ducks win War

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:01:10 -0400

EUGENE — Tommy Thorpe picked the right night to have the best start of his career at Oregon.

Beavers' Moore ready for return home

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:40:22 -0400

Andrew Moore grew up an Oregon State baseball fan.

Much at stake in this Civil War

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:45:14 -0400

CORVALLIS — Two years ago, Oregon State rode down to Eugene looking to come back with a conference title. The Ducks swept.

Altobelli helps Ducks down Bulldogs

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:45:13 -0400

EUGENE — J.J. Altobelli drove in two runs on a squeeze play in the seventh inning to break a tie and lead No. 6 Oregon to a 4-1 win over Gonzaga on Wednesday night at PK Park.

Gordon doing his part for No. 4 Beavers

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:45:12 -0400

As the leadoff hitter on Ashland High's 2008 state championship team and the Medford Mustangs' 2009 American Legion AAA World Series runner-up, Max Gordon learned how to handle the pressure that comes with big games and high expectations.

Ducks win in walk-off fashion

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:33 -0400

EUGENE — Ryan Hambright had a two-out RBI single to score the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night leading No. 6 Oregon past Gonzaga 4-3 in a nonconference game at PK Park.

Ducks complete sweep of Buckeyes

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:05:18 -0400

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jake Reed held Ohio State scoreless and allowed just three hits in seven innings to lead the No. 6 Oregon baseball team to a 1-0 win and series sweep on Sunday at Bill Davis Stadium.

Ducks sweep Pac-12 championships

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:05:16 -0400

LOS ANGELES — The Oregon men's and women's track and field teams swept at the Pac-12 Track and Field championships for the fifth consecutive year on Sunday at Loker Stadium and Cromwell Field.

Oregon tennis player, 21, drowns

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:05:15 -0400

BLUE RIVER — Alex James Rovello, a 21-year-old junior tennis player at the University of Oregon, drowned Saturday afternoon in east Linn County, according to the Linn County Sheriff's Office.

SOU men claim CCC title

Sun, 12 May 2013 01:50:21 -0400

GRESHAM — The Southern Oregon University men unseated seven-time champion Concordia to earn the Cascade Collegiate Conference track and field championship Saturday at Mt. Hood Community College.

Ducks business as usual while waiting for NCAA decision

Sat, 11 May 2013 02:35:14 -0400

Now that spring football is all wrapped up, the Oregon Ducks wait to hear what the NCAA will decide about possible recruiting violations.

Davis' big day pushes Beavers to victory

Sat, 11 May 2013 02:35:13 -0400

STANFORD, Calif. — The 3,576 in attendance at Friday night's game between No. 6 Oregon State and No.

Ranking for Ducks baseball team a matter of numbers

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:45:18 -0400

Oregon is either the sixth, 10th or 11th best team in the nation.

Ducks' Smith returns to Ashland for exhibition

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:45:16 -0400

When she arrived in Eugene for a soccer camp prior to her senior season at Ashland High School, Riley Smith just wanted to make a good impression, maybe even draw the attention of the Oregon Ducks coaching staff.

Beavers use big fifth inning to win 18th straight against Pilots

Thu, 9 May 2013 02:45:16 -0400

KEIZER — The sixth-ranked Oregon State baseball team utilized a three-run fifth inning to push past Portland en route to a 4-3 win over the Pilots in front of 3,294 fans at Volcanoes Stadium Wednesday night.