
Huskies Fall to Ducks in Big Ten Tournament Finale
The Washington Huskies concluded their campaign with a 9-4 defeat to the Oregon Ducks in Omaha, featuring a ninth‑inning grand slam by Ty Cowan and five home runs by the Ducks.
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The Washington Huskies concluded their campaign with a 9-4 defeat to the Oregon Ducks in Omaha, featuring a ninth‑inning grand slam by Ty Cowan and five home runs by the Ducks.

The Huskies made history with their first two Big Ten Tournament victories before falling to No. 14 Oregon, finishing the year at 25-32.

The Oregon Ducks, the No. 3 seed, will face the No. 11 seed Washington Huskies in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. With a 38‑15 record and recent wins over Ohio State and Michigan, Oregon seeks a second straight NCAA Regional hosting slot. The Huskies, at 25‑31, rely on power hitters such as Jackson Hotchkiss and will try to shock the Ducks in Omaha.

Washington’s offense and pitching combine for a 7‑1 win, advancing them to face Oregon on May 22.

UCLA survived a late surge to beat Washington 6-5, highlighted by Casen Taggart’s early triple and Jackson Hotchkiss’s seventh‑inning homer.

UCLA survived a back‑and‑forth battle with Washington, pulling ahead in the ninth to win 6‑5. Key contributions from a host of players highlighted the contest.

Washington routed top‑seeded UCLA 8‑0, delivering the Huskies' first win over a No. 1 opponent since 2018 and clinching a spot in the Big Ten Tournament.

The Beacons conclude their 2026 campaign with a three‑game set against Southern Illinois, highlighting senior achievements, key player milestones, and a look toward next season.