The Oregon women's soccer team opened the 2026 season in impressive fashion, routing Portland State 3‑0 at Hillsboro Stadium.
Key Moments
Carly Cormack ignited the offense with two second‑half goals, the latter arriving after a crisp pass from Abella Hunter that slipped past the Portland State defense.
Shiloh Baird added a single strike, capitalising on a one‑on‑one chance against goalie Finley Crabtree.
Between the goals, Gray Wilson stood tall in goal, making several crucial saves, including a fingertip stop on a rocket from Miya Alamares that kept the clean sheet intact.
Coach Tracey Joyner, now in her sophomore season, praised the team's defensive organization and the early chemistry that produced a shutout.
The win sets the stage for a highly anticipated home opener against Gonzaga on August 16, 2026, a match that will test the Ducks' momentum.
Even before the final whistle, Paige Nakada had forced an early save with a wide shot in the first forty seconds, and Portland State's Finley Crabtree kept the scoreline respectable with a series of stops.