Rain delay reshapes Big Ten Tournament schedule
The Oregon Ducks and Washington Huskies were slated to meet in the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha, but a sudden rainstorm forced a postponement of the Friday night contest. The game has now been rescheduled for early Saturday morning, with an 8:03 a.m. Pacific start time, and will be streamed live on the Big Ten Network.
Washington enters the matchup as the No. 11 seed and has already pulled off two stunning upsets, defeating sixth‑seed Ohio State 8‑6 and seventh‑seed Michigan 7‑1 in the conference tournament. Those victories have lifted expectations for a deep run, even as the Huskies prepare to face a Ducks team that has been sharpening its rotation.
The recent series between the two clubs in Seattle added another layer of intrigue. While Oregon took the overall series, the final game saw Washington explode for seven runs in the sixth inning, securing a 9‑5 victory that underscored the Huskies’ resilience. The offensive burst highlighted the competitive balance between the programs.
For Oregon, the starting pitcher will be Cal Scolari, who previously delivered five solid innings against USC, allowing just one run while striking out five batters. His performance has raised optimism that the Ducks can capitalize on the shortened schedule and push forward in the tournament.
The Ducks’ roster also includes Will Sanford, who is expected to contribute in the upcoming game.