Oregon Ducks sweep the Mary Nutter Classic with two top-25 wins

The Oregon softball team stormed through its matchups in the Mary Nutter Classic as they secured five wins, including two top-25 victories.
Oregon platers hold rally Ducks during the NCAA Norman Regional tournament softball final between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Oregon Ducks at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Oregon platers hold rally Ducks during the NCAA Norman Regional tournament softball final between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Oregon Ducks at Love's Field in Norman, Okla. Sunday, May 19, 2024. | SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Oregon softball team is on a tear after going to the Mary Nutter Classic and winning five straight games in dominant fashion. With two wins over top-25 opponents, the Ducks are sitting pretty as they approach their first home tournament of the season.

Now, Oregon has a 14-1 overall record with just a single, one-run loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils earlier in the season.

Oregon softball vs. Cal – W, 5-4

The Ducks started out the tournament with a five-run game against their former Pac-12 opponent, the Cal Golden Bears. Despite giving up 10 hits to the Bears, Oregon allowed just four runs by Cal and secured the victory after a back-and-forth matchup.

Oregon softball vs. No. 5 Tennessee – W, 1-0

In their biggest win of the season so far, the Ducks held the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers scoreless and brought home their only run on a passed ball. Oregon allowed zero runs on the Vols' three hits while only earning one hit in the game.

Oregon softball vs. Utah – W, 2-0

Continuing their dominant defensive performances, Oregon held the Utah Utes, another former Pac-12 opponent, scoreless as the Ducks secured their third win of the weekend with the 2-0 victory.

Oregon softball vs. San Diego State – W, 7-2

Oregon's hitting found its stride again when the Ducks faced the San Diego State Aztecs and earned seven runs on 11 hits. The Oregon bullpen allowed just two runs on six hits as the Ducks improved to 4-0 on the weekend and 13-1 overall.

Oregon softball vs. No. 22 Missouri – W, 11-3

In the final game of the weekend, the No. 19 Ducks defeated the No. 22 Missouri Tigers to cap off their perfect weekend with yet another offensively-dominant win. The Tigers committed one error as their pitching staff allowed just seven hits. However, Oregon capitalized on their base runners and brought home 11 runs to defeat Missouri 11-3.

The Ducks will continue their 2025 softball season on Friday, Feb. 28 at the Oregon Classic which they host at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene.

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