The Oregon lacrosse team concluded its 2026 season on Apr. 18 with a 15-10 loss to the University of Southern California at Papé Field in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks were unable to overcome an early deficit despite a late surge in the final minutes of play.
This game marked the end of the collegiate careers for six Oregon seniors: Rachel Pallo, Kylee Manser, Jenae Sperling, Jadyn Laing, Shelby Hahn and Anna Simmons. Their contributions were recognized following the match.
Head coach Jessica Drummond said, “It’s so amazing to be out here on Pape Field. They gave it their all, and I’m bummed with the outcome, but I’m also so proud of everything. We talk about how (the seniors) raise the standard of the program. They just do that. When you think of us, you just know we never stop believing. That is something we have been trying to instill in them from the start. This senior group has pushed the standard of how we show up for practices and games. They show up with a positive attitude and keep going after it.” Drummond added, “I love seeing them have fun and the joy. That’s what lacrosse is about. I’m so grateful for the seniors. I want to give a huge shoutout to them for pushing each other and ending so strongly. We had 10 goals against a Big Ten team, which is pretty cool to end on that.”
The Ducks opened scoring less than three minutes into play through Anna Simmons before USC responded with six consecutive goals for an early lead that Oregon was unable to fully erase despite narrowing it at halftime.
Lyla Hurley led Oregon’s offense with her second career hat trick while Lilly Fortin contributed two goals and two assists; Simmons finished her final game with two goals as well as several key defensive plays.
As this season ends for Oregon lacrosse without a conference win but notable individual performances from both upperclassmen and underclassmen alike, attention will turn toward rebuilding efforts ahead of next year.
