Into Battle: The Bruises and Bonds of Brotherhood

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Stories & Features, University of Oregon
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This story won two national awards: An ACP Pacemaker honorable mention for Multimedia Story of the Year and 5th place in the ACP’s Best of Show Competition.

Six minutes and ten seconds into the first period of the Oregon Ducks’ third home game of the season, junior Michael Luke entered the penalty box quieter than usual. He sat down, leaned forward and drew his arm across his chest, cradling his right side.

Oregon hockey excited for second half of season, will face UCLA

Daily Emerald, Hockey, Stories & Features, University of Oregon

The first half of the Oregon club hockey season was tough, and the team’s 5-8 record shows it. With a schedule loaded with skilled teams, the Ducks came out of the gate facing some of their toughest opponents. However the Ducks are excited and optimistic heading into the second half of the season.

Oregon women’s tennis eliminated from doubles contention in second day of Pac-12 Championships

Daily Emerald, Recaps, Tennis, University of Oregon

It was the second day of the Pac-12 Championships in Ojai, Calif. and the women’s tennis team changed their focus from yesterday’s singles play to today’s doubles.

Representing Oregon in the doubles championship draw, Lana Buttner and Nicole Long faced California’s No. 4-seeded Lynn Chi and Anett Schutting in the round of 16. The Buttner-Long duo, which wasn’t a typical combination during the regular season, lost 8-4.

Oregon women’s tennis: Ducks win 4-1 against Northern Arizona after back-to-back losses

Daily Emerald, Recaps, Tennis, University of Oregon

The Ducks returned to Tempe, Ariz. three days after their 4-0 loss to Arizona State to take on the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. Unlike the match against Arizona State, the Ducks came out on top with a 4-1 victory and swept doubles for the first time since Jan. 26, when they faced Eastern Washington.

The win against NAU was the first of the Ducks’ current nine-game road stint.

Oregon women’s tennis: Ducks defeated by Arizona 4-0 for second straight loss

Daily Emerald, Recaps, Tennis, University of Oregon

After losing 4-0 to the No. 25 Arizona State, the Ducks moved down south to play the University of Arizona (14-1, 3-0 Pac-12) for their second of nine road games. Oregon fell 4-0 to the Wildcats, making them 0-4 on the road this season, excluding neutral matches.

Oregon women’s tennis: Ducks lose 4-0 to No. 25 Arizona State

Daily Emerald, Recaps, Tennis, University of Oregon

This Friday, Oregon women’s tennis lost 4-0 to the No. 25 Arizona State Sun Devils in Tempe, Ariz. The game was the first of nine that the Ducks will spend away from home.