<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1WcwYr_0wPOcCEA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1WcwYr_0wPOcCEA00" width="1200" height="628" >The Oregon Ducks volleyball team achieved their eighth consecutive victory by sweeping Rutgers, winning all three sets: 26-24, 25-18, and 25-14. Despite losing key player Cristin Cline to an injury, transfer Roberta Purashaj stepped in as the setter, helping the team to stabilize after a shaky start. Rutgers initially challenged the Ducks but ultimately faltered offensively, managing only a .104 hitting percentage. Oregon's offense thrived, particularly in the third set where they hit an impressive .542. With this win, the Ducks improve to 16-3 overall and 8-2 in the Big-10 conference.<ul><li>Oregon hit .297 for the match, with .542 in the third set.</li><li>Rutgers managed a .104 hitting percentage and had six blocks, compared to Oregon's seven.</li><li>Onye Ofoegbu and Mimi Colyer each had 12 kills for Oregon.</li></ul>Yes, ButDespite the sweep, Oregon's initial struggles highlighted potential vulnerabilities, particularly in adapting to Cline's absence. The Ducks might face tougher competition in upcoming games, emphasizing the need for consistent performance.State of Play<ul><li>Oregon is on an eight-match winning streak and has bolstered their conference standing.</li><li>They face Washington next, a team with a strong record of 16-4.</li></ul>Oregon will travel to take on Washington, where they will face a challenging opponent. Success in this match could propel the Ducks further in the conference standings as they prepare for a home game against UCLA.Bottom LineOregon's ability to quickly adapt to player injuries underscores their resilience, positioning them as strong contenders in the Big-10. Continued offensive efficiency will be crucial in maintaining their winning streak.</div></body>

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Oregon Volleyball Dominates Rutgers 3-0, Extending Winning Streak

The Oregon Ducks volleyball team achieved their eighth consecutive victory by sweeping Rutgers, winning all three sets: 26-24, 25-18, and 25-14. Despite losing key player Cristin Cline to an injury, transfer Roberta Purashaj stepped in as the setter, helping the team to stabilize after a shaky start. Rutgers initially challenged the Ducks but ultimately faltered offensively, managing only a .104 hitting percentage. Oregon's offense thrived, particularly in the third set where they hit an impressive .542. With this win, the Ducks improve to 16-3 overall and 8-2 in the Big-10 conference.