The Trojans and the Ducks met in a tightly fought contest that stretched into the eleventh inning, with a modest 2‑1 score reflecting the defensive intensity of both sides.
Cadena’s Late‑Inning Heroics
Isaac Cadena provided the decisive spark, launching a go‑ahead homer in the top of the eleventh and later sealing the victory with a sliding catch that ended the Ducks’ final rally with the bases loaded.
On the mound, Mason Edwards delivered a masterclass, tossing six consecutive scoreless frames and fanning twelve batters, while allowing only four hits and no runs.
Relief efforts were equally solid; Andrew Johnson worked a perfect eighth, set the side down in order, and combined with Sax Matson to shut down the seventh inning, while Adam Troy recorded his twelfth save of the season.
The win lifted USC to a 42‑12 overall record and secured a top‑four seed in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament, whereas Oregon slipped to 36‑15, underscoring the Trojans’ momentum heading into the postseason.