The Oregon Ducks took on the No. 20 California Golden Bears at Matthew Knight Arena on Friday, Nov. 15. The Ducks swept the Bears 25-21 for three consecutive sets, closing out Cal and keeping Oregon’s NCAA tournament hopes alive.
The Ducks face the Oregon State Beavers next on Friday, Nov. 29 in Oregon’s last regular season home game.
Oregon middle blocker Ariana Williams (7) and her teammates scream in celebration after winning the set point during the first set. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon middle blocker Serena Warner (15) spikes the ball towards Bears outside hitter Lara Vukasovic (4) during the second set. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon outside hitter Liz Brenner (6) goes up for the spike in the second set. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Oregon middle blocker Serena Warner (15) high-fives her teammates during pre-game introductions. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon middle blocker Ariana Williams (7) serves up a spike during the first set as Cal’s Michelle Neumayr (18) readies to block the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
The Oregon bench reacts to a close point late in the second set. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon libero Amanda Benson (10) serves the ball in the second set. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Oregon defensive specialist Tatum Norton (17) prepares a serve during the third and final set. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon middle blocker Ariana Williams (7) prepares to block an incoming spike by Cal’s Lara Vukasovic (4) during the first set. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon outside hitter Martenne Bettendorf (18) prepares to spike the ball against the Cal defense in the third set. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Oregon outside hitter Liz Brenner (6) celebrates a critical point as the Ducks pull ahead during the third set. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Jim Moore looks on as his defensive specialist Tatum Norton (17) misses a diving save during the third set. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
A Cal spike passes through Oregon’s Serena Warner (15) outstretched hands during the second set. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon outside hitter Martenne Bettendorf (18) prepares a spike against Cal defenders Joan Caloiaro (12) and Lillian Schonewise (1) in the first set. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 15, 2013. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)