Photos: Acrobatics and Tumbling — Ducks beat Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus on senior night

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The Oregon Ducks acrobatics and tumbling team (3-0) host the Hawaii Pacific Sea Warriors (0-2) and the Alderson-Broaddus Battlers (1-3) at Matthew Knight Arena for the final home meet of the season on March 16, 2014. The Sea Warriors arrive in Eugene on senior day after losing to Quinnipiac and Azusa Pacific in their first two meets of the tumbling season. Prior to coaching, Battlers coaches Hannah Foley and Jacquie Svadeba competed at Oregon under head coach Felecia Mulkey. The Ducks look to extend their win streak to 25 with a win on senior night and remain undefeated at home for another season.

The Ducks next travel to West Virginia to compete against the Fairmont State Fighting Falcons at 3 pm on March 24, 2014.

Junior, Miranda Merkison (2), practices for her next routine with her teammate. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Courtney King/Emerald)

Junior, Miranda Merkison (2), practices for her next routine with her teammate. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Courtney King/Emerald)

Senior, Zakia Houston (46), is honored by her fellow teammates on senior day. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Courtney King/Emerald)

Senior, Zakia Houston (46), is honored by her fellow teammates on senior day. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Courtney King/Emerald)

The Oregon Ducks Acrobatics and Tumbling team jump into a toe-touch during their team routine on senior night. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Dominic Allen/Emerald)

The Oregon Ducks acrobatics and tumbling team jump into a toe-touch during their team routine on senior night. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)

Junior, Tara Lubert (26), holds teammate, Brandy Duren (12), a junior, during final competition routine. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Courtney King/Emerald)

Junior, Tara Lubert (26), holds teammate, Brandy Duren (12), a junior, during final competition routine. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Courtney King/Emerald)

Junior, Lindsay Hunt (25), shares a moment with her teammate, Nicole Erlichman (33), after scoring a perfect 10 on the six element pass. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Courtney King/Emerald)

Junior, Lindsay Hunt (25), shares a moment with her teammate, Nicole Erlichman (33), after scoring a perfect 10 on the six element pass. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Courtney King/Emerald)

Oregon head coach Felecia Mulkey watches the Alderson-Broaddus team perform their compulsory pyramid heat. Both Alderson-Broaddus coaches competed under Mulkey at Oregon. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Dominic Allen/Emerald)

Oregon head coach Felecia Mulkey watches the Alderson-Broaddus team perform their compulsory pyramid heat. Both Alderson-Broaddus coaches competed under Mulkey at Oregon. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)

The Ducks huddle up together in silence before their final team routine at Matthew Knight for the 2014 season. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Dominic Allen/Emerald)

The Ducks huddle together in silence before their final team routine at Matthew Knight for the 2014 season. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)

The Oregon bases toss their tops into the air during their team routine. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Dominic Allen/Emerald)

The Oregon bases toss their tops into the air during their team routine. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)

Oregon's Zakia Houston (46) gets emotional with her mom Cynthia during the senior ceremony. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Dominic Allen/Emerald)

Oregon’s Zakia Houston (46) gets emotional with her mom Cynthia during the senior ceremony. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)

Post-meet sportsmanship is exhibited on the competition mat by all three teams. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Dominic Allen/Emerald)

Post-meet sportsmanship is exhibited on the competition mat by all three teams. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)

The Oregon team thanks the Pit Crew for their support at home this season after being awarded the win by the judges. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Dominic Allen/Emerald)

The Oregon team thanks the Pit Crew for its support at home this season after being awarded the win by the judges. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)

Hawaii Pacific top Sara Gruden (7) cracks a smile after nailing her performance during the toss event. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Dominic Allen/Emerald)

Hawaii Pacific top Sara Gruden (7) cracks a smile after nailing her performance during the toss event. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)

Senior, Malyssa Barbasa (1), performs a front flip with her teammate. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Courtney King/Emerald)

Senior, Malyssa Barbasa (1), performs a front flip with her teammate. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Courtney King/Emerald)

Oregon head coach Felecia Mulkey gets emotional with her team after a tumbling heat on senior night. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014.(Dominic Allen/Emerald)

Oregon head coach Felecia Mulkey gets emotional with her team after a tumbling heat on senior night. The Oregon Ducks host Hawaii Pacific and Alderson-Broaddus in a tri-meet on senior night at Matthew Knight Arena, March 16, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)

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