The Oregon soccer team opened Pac-12 Conference play with a strong 2 - 0 home victory over the Washington Huskies on Friday night. Ajanae Respass scored early and Kess Elmore scored late for the homestanding Ducks, while goalkeeper Leah Freeman recorded her 17th career shutout for Oregon, tying the school record.
In some ways, Washington’s tactics in the game were similar to those employed by the University of Portland against the Ducks last week. The Pilots had repeatedly sent deep, searching balls in and around the Oregon penalty area, trying to free a player behind the Duck defense.