Ducks open 2026 season with a chip on Its shoulder

Oregon women’s lacrosse enters the 2026 season with a chip on its shoulder. Now in her third year, head coach Jessica Drummond returns and leans into a home-heavy slate that gives the Ducks an early opportunity to establish a strong dynamic and solidify the starting roster before navigating the brunt of Big Ten play. The season opens Saturday at Papé Field against Arizona State, a fitting starting point for a team that has made its home turf a competitive advantage. Oregon is 9–0 all-time in season openers at Papé Field, and 10 of its 16 regular-season games in 2026 will be...