In the first volleyball game this season at Matthew Knight Arena that went a full five sets, the Oregon Ducks battled tenaciously to stay in the fight with a resilient squad of Arizona Wildcats. Oregon closed the first set with a 25-23 win, but dropped the next two sets to Arizona. After notching a critical 25-22 win for the fourth set, the Ducks held on to their momentum with a 15-12 win during the tiebreaker fifth set. With the win, Oregon breaks its three-game losing streak and head to Los Angeles to face the USC Trojans on Friday, Nov. 8.
Oregon outside hitter Liz Brenner (6) celebrates with her teammates after winning a critical point during the first set. The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 2, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon defensive specialist Tatum Norton (17) celebrates with her teammates after a crucial point during the fourth set. The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 2, 2013. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon outside hitter Naya Crittenden (8) gets up over the net for the kill in the third set. The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 2, 2013. (Michael Shaw/ Freelance)
Oregon outside hitter Liz Brenner (center) huddles with the team after winning the first set 25-23. The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 2, 2013. (Michael Shaw/ Freelance)
Oregon’s Naya Crittenden (8) and Ariana Williams (7) attempt to block a spike from Arizona middle blocker Olivia Magill (7) during the first set. The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 2, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon freshman Naya Crittenden (8) celebrates with senior Lauren Plum (4) after a successful kill in the first half. The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 2, 2013. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Arizona middle blocker Halli Amaro (3) kills a ball past Oregon’s Canace Finley (5) during the third set. The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 2, 2013. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon defenders Serena Warner (15) and Martenne Bettendorf (18) jump to block a kill attempt from Arizona junior Taylor Arizobal (14). The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 2, 2013. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon outside hitter Martenne Bettendorf (18) sneaks one past the Arizona defense during the fourth set. The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 2, 2013. (Michael Shaw/Freelance)
Oregon head coach Jim Moore clutches his face after a nail-biter of an extended point ends in the Ducks’ favor during the first set. The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 2, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon middle blocker Ariana Williams (7) prepares a serve during the second set. The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 2, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Volleyball teammates Makenna Anderson, from left, Kaitlin McWhorter and Layla Martin dance for the Fan Cam during the first set. The girls are members of the Pink Panthers volleyball team, and McWhorter would win the Fan of the Game award later in the evening. The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 2, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon libero Amanda Benson (10) makes a diving save during the first set. The No. 23 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Matt Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 2, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
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