
Oregon Ducks Battle for Postseason Spot in Crucial Series Against USC
The Oregon Ducks need two wins over the USC Trojans to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive, but they’ll have to do it without their head coach.
May 16, 2026
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The Oregon Ducks need two wins over the USC Trojans to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive, but they’ll have to do it without their head coach.

The Ducks lost 2‑1 after 11 innings, highlighted by Isaac Cadina's decisive homer and strong performances from Mason Edwards and Oregon's bullpen.

In a tightly contested series opener, USC’s Mason Edwards delivered six shutout innings while Oregon’s Naulivou Lauaki Jr. launched a ninth‑inning homer to force extra innings. The Trojans ultimately prevailed 2‑1, shaping early Big Ten standings and setting the stage for a Friday night showdown.