Oregon women's tennis ends 6-match skid with thriller over Minnesota

Patsy Daughters clinches the win for the No. 65 Ducks in the final home match of the season.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:00am by

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a women's tennis match, with overlapping planes of green, yellow, and blue representing the dynamic movements and intense competition of the sport.The Oregon women's tennis team's dramatic victory over Minnesota showcases the sport's raw energy and competitive spirit.Eugene Today

The No. 65 Oregon women's tennis team snapped a six-match losing streak with a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their final home match of the season. With the score tied 3-3, Eugene native Patsy Daughters clinched the win for the Ducks in the decisive final match.

Why it matters

Oregon's women's tennis team had been struggling, losing six straight matches before this crucial home finale. The win not only ends their skid but also gives the team a confidence boost heading into the postseason.

The details

The match came down to the wire, with the score tied 3-3 after the first six matches. In the final match, Patsy Daughters, a local Eugene native, prevailed to clinch the victory for the Ducks.

  • The match took place on April 13, 2026.
  • It was the final home match of the season for Oregon.

The players

Patsy Daughters

A Eugene native who clinched the victory for the No. 65 Oregon women's tennis team in the final match.

Oregon women's tennis team

The No. 65 ranked women's tennis team at the University of Oregon, who snapped a six-match losing streak with this win.

Minnesota Golden Gophers

The opposing team, the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who have a 10-15 overall record and are 0-11 in Big Ten play.

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What they’re saying

“I've loved absolutely every single moment here with the Ducks,”

— Patsy Daughters

What’s next

Oregon will look to build on this momentum as they head into the postseason.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory shows the resilience of the Oregon women's tennis team, who were able to snap their losing streak and end the regular season on a high note in front of their home crowd.