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Oregon women's tennis falls short in comeback against Northwestern
No. 53 Oregon fought back but couldn't complete the improbable rally against No. 60 Northwestern
Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:24am by Ben Kaplan
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A fragmented, cubist-inspired illustration captures the intensity and drama of the close match between Oregon and Northwestern women's tennis teams.Eugene TodayThe No. 53 Oregon women's tennis team hosted the No. 60 Northwestern Wildcats in a hard-fought match that went down to the wire. Northwestern jumped out to a 3-1 lead, but Oregon mounted an impressive comeback, with Patsy Daughters and Bridget Mihulka both rallying to force third sets. However, Oregon ultimately fell short, losing the match 4-3 in a four-and-a-half hour battle.
Why it matters
This loss is a tough blow for the Oregon women's tennis team, which was looking to build momentum and climb the rankings. The Ducks have struggled in Big Ten play this season, and this defeat against a fellow conference foe will make their path to the NCAA Tournament more challenging.
The details
Oregon appeared to be in trouble early, as Northwestern took a 3-1 lead. However, the Ducks fought back, with Patsy Daughters and Bridget Mihulka both rallying to force third sets in their matches. Despite the valiant effort, Oregon couldn't complete the comeback, falling 4-3 in a marathon match that lasted four-and-a-half hours.
- The match took place on a cold afternoon in Eugene on March 30, 2026.
The players
Patsy Daughters
An Oregon women's tennis player who rallied to force a third set in her match.
Bridget Mihulka
An Oregon women's tennis player who also rallied to force a third set in her match.
Northwestern Wildcats
The No. 60 ranked women's tennis team that defeated Oregon 4-3.
The takeaway
This loss is a setback for the Oregon women's tennis team, which was hoping to build momentum and make a push for the NCAA Tournament. The Ducks will need to regroup and find a way to win more of their remaining Big Ten matches if they want to keep their postseason hopes alive.
