Oregon softball secured a 7-2 victory against Oregon State, completing a sweep of their former rival. The Ducks are now focused on the upcoming Big Ten title stretch.
Key points
Oregon softball won 7-2 against Oregon State
Elise Sokolsky pitched a complete game
Elon Butler hit her 15th home run of the season
Oregon completed a sweep against Oregon State
The Ducks are preparing for the Big Ten title stretch
Oregon DucksOregon State BeaversElise SokolskyElon Butler
Oregon put a lid on its nonconference season – and secured a sweep against its former rival – with victory against Oregon State April 22.
Now it’s time for the Ducks to buckle down.
Elise Sokolsky pitched a complete game and Elon Butler hit her team-leading 15th home run of the season as Oregon beat Oregon State 7-2 Wednesday at Jane Sanders Stadium.
Oregon and Oregon State players and fans stand for the Star Spangled Banner before their game at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore throws the first pitch before the game against Oregon State at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
Oregon players line up for team introductions before their game against Oregon State at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
Oregon’s Elise Sokolsky pitches against Oregon State during the first inning at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Oregon vs. Oregon State softball game?
Oregon defeated Oregon State with a final score of 7-2.
Who pitched the complete game for Oregon in their victory over Oregon State?
Elise Sokolsky pitched a complete game for Oregon in their win against Oregon State.
How many home runs has Elon Butler hit this season for Oregon softball?
Elon Butler has hit a team-leading 15 home runs this season for Oregon softball.
What is the significance of Oregon's recent win against Oregon State?
The win secured a sweep against their former rival and sets the stage for Oregon's focus on the Big Ten title race.
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Oregon State’s Haydn Milley pitches against Oregon during the first inning at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
Oregon State’s Jaeya Butler, center, gets the out on a fly ball by Oregon’s Elon Butler during the first inning at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
Oregon pitcher Elise Sokolsky, left, congratulates first baseman Rylee McCoy after an out against Oregon State at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
Oregon State’s Bailey Murray enters the game at pitcher in the fifth inning against Oregon at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
Oregon’s Amari Harper celebrates a triple during the fifth inning against Oregon State at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
Oregon State’s Paige Bambarger tags Oregon’s Presley Lawton to end the fifth inning at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
Oregon football coach Dan Lanning introduces the song “Shout” during the Ducks' game against Oregon State at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
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Oregon and Oregon State players and fans stand for the Star Spangled Banner before their game at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
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See the photos as Oregon softball hosts Oregon State at Jane Sanders
Oregon and Oregon State players and fans stand for the Star Spangled Banner before their game at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
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Oregon quarterback Dante Moore throws the first pitch before the game against Oregon State at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
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Oregon players line up for team introductions before their game against Oregon State at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
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Oregon softball extends win streak, enters Big Ten title homestretch
Oregon’s Elise Sokolsky pitches against Oregon State during the first inning at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
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Oregon State’s Haydn Milley pitches against Oregon during the first inning at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
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Oregon State’s Jaeya Butler, center, gets the out on a fly ball by Oregon’s Elon Butler during the first inning at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
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Oregon pitcher Elise Sokolsky, left, congratulates first baseman Rylee McCoy after an out against Oregon State at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
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Oregon State’s Bailey Murray enters the game at pitcher in the fifth inning against Oregon at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
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Oregon’s Amari Harper celebrates a triple during the fifth inning against Oregon State at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
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Oregon State’s Paige Bambarger tags Oregon’s Presley Lawton to end the fifth inning at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
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Oregon football coach Dan Lanning introduces the song “Shout” during the Ducks' game against Oregon State at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 22, 2026.
The win was the 12th straight for the Ducks (36-9, 16-2 Big Ten), who will resume conference play this weekend against visiting Ohio State (23-22, 10-8) in the penultimate series of the regular season.
Oregon is tied with No. 6 UCLA for second place in the conference standings with six games to play before the Big Ten Tournament in Maryland. Conference-leading No. 4 Nebraska (37-6, 17-1) is one game ahead of the Ducks and Bruins.
Oregon, which won the Big Ten title in 2025, is once again contending for the crown but it will need some help.
After the series against seventh-place Ohio State, the Ducks will close out the regular season May 1-3 in Los Angeles against UCLA (41-5, 16-2), which plays at fourth-place Washington (34-12, 15-3) this weekend. Oregon swept the Huskies last weekend.
The Cornhuskers, whose only conference loss came against the Bruins on March 28, have the easiest path to the title. Not only do they have the one-game lead, they’ll end the season with games at home against Iowa (24-22, 6-12) this weekend and then at Penn State (29-17, 8-10) next week.
Led by Sokolsky’s gem, the Ducks were sharp Wednesday night against the Beavers (17-30). The senior pitcher made her first start since suffering an undisclosed injury against Indiana on March 23 and allowed six hits and no earned runs with seven strikeouts and no walk as she improved to 6-2. Both of Oregon State’s runs came in the sixth inning on Sokolsky’s throwing error with two outs.
Butler went 2 for 4 with a double and a solo homer in the sixth. She also scored twice, as did Amari Harper, who was 2 for 3 with a triple. Emma Cox drove in two with a double in the first as part of a three-run inning for the Ducks.
The win improved Oregon to 3-0 against Oregon State this season. The Ducks previously won 11-3 in Corvallis on March 4 and 8-3 in Eugene on March 6.
Oregon’s Elise Sokolsky pitches against Oregon State. Sokolsky, who pitched a complete game, made her first start in nearly a month following an injury.
Oregon’s Elise Sokolsky pitches against Oregon State. Sokolsky, who pitched a complete game, made her first start in nearly a month following an injury.
When does Oregon softball play Ohio State?
Where: Jane Sanders Stadium
When: Friday, April 24-Sunday, April 26
Time:
Friday: 6 p.m.
Saturday: 4 p.m.
Sunday: Noon
How to watch Oregon softball vs. Ohio State
Streaming: B1G+
TV channel: No TV
Oregon’s Amari Harper celebrates a triple during the fifth inning April 22 in the Ducks' 7-2 home win against Oregon State. Next up for Oregon is a three-game Big Ten Conference home series with Ohio State.
Oregon’s Amari Harper celebrates a triple during the fifth inning April 22 in the Ducks' 7-2 home win against Oregon State. Next up for Oregon is a three-game Big Ten Conference home series with Ohio State.
Chris Hansen covers University of Oregon football, men’s basketball, track and field, cross country and softball for The Register-Guard. You can reach him at chansen@registerguard.com.
