Charles Fischer Administrator No. 1 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (Press Release from Oregon Athletic Communications) BERKELEY, Calif. — The Oregon soccer program is off to its best start in 40 years after the Ducks posted their fourth consecutive shutout Thursday, a 2-0 victory at California. After going winless in the program's first 11 trips to Cal, the Ducks have now won two straight on the road against the Golden Bears. Oregon followed a 1-0 win this past spring with Thursday's victory, which included a first-half own-goal and was capped by the first career collegiate goal from Anna Phillips in the second half at Edwards Stadium. Goalkeeper Leah Freeman tied her own program record by recording her fourth straight shutout and the Ducks improved to 6-0-4 on the season. That's the best start for Oregon since the 1981 team was 9-0-1, and the Ducks will look to keep it rolling Sunday at Stanford. "I think we really came together as a team, and it just sets us up for the game on Sunday," said Phillips, a center back who scored off a set piece in the 55th minute Thursday. "We know it's gonna be a tough game, but we're setting ourselves up well for it." Notable: Freeman's shutout was the 11th of her career, tying her for fifth in UO history. … Cortez notched her fourth assist of the season, matching Zoe Hasenauer's team-leading total. … Hasenauer had two shots to reach 142 in her career, tied for sixth in UO history with current Portland Thorns forward Marissa Everett. … Oregon is unbeaten in 12 straight games extending back to last season, the longest streak for the program since 1980-81. Up Next: The Ducks play at Stanford on Sunday (1 p.m., Pac-12 Network). Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
