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College Notes: Local universities look to begin conference play

University of Portland Pilots
After over a week off, the men return to the field on Friday night to face Denver at 4:30 p.m. at Merlo Field. The men play again on Sunday when they host Southern Methodist at 10:30 a.m.


The women claimed their third straight win in a 2-1 comeback at San Diego State. Senior Micaela Capelle scored 12 seconds into the second half to equalize and senior Ellen Parker notched the game winner in the 81st. The women face Wyoming on Friday at Merlo Field in the second half of the doubleheader with the men’s team.


University of Oregon Ducks
The Ducks got an equalizer from redshirt-sophomore defender Reilley Moore to finish 1-1 in a double-overtime draw against San Francisco last Friday. Oregon begins Pac-12 play tonight when they host Washington State in Eugene.


Oregon State University Beavers
The Beavers men bounced back from a loss to the Portland Pilots with a 1-0 win at home against San Jose State on Sunday afternoon. The Beavers look to build on that win when they host Northwest Christian in Corvallis on Friday at 4 p.m.


On the women’s side, the Beavers notched a dominating 3-0 win against Cal Poly last Friday night. After a week off, the Beavers begin Pac-12 play when they host Washington on Friday night in Corvallis. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.


Portland State University Vikings
The Vikings women played to a 0-0 draw against San Francisco on Sunday afternoon at Hillsboro Stadium. They open Big Sky Conference play on Friday afternoon when they host Northern Colorado at Hillsboro Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.


University of Memphis
Timbers U-23 forward Mark Sherrod scored in the Tigers 3-1 over Mercer on Tuesday night. The Tigers returns to action against conference opponent Rutgers on Saturday night.


Creighton University
Timbers U-23 midfielder Jose Ribas notched his second assist of the season in Creighton’s 2-2 draw with Michigan State on Tuesday. The Bluejays return to the field on Saturday when they face Georgetown in the nation’s capitol.