PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland battled through a pair of duals against Oregon on Friday, falling 4-1 in both matchups at the Pilots' home courts.
 
Portland was led by the duo of Leonie Freytag and Elin Larsson, who accounted for the Pilots' point in each dual. In the opening match, the pair secured a straight-set win at the No. 2 position, defeating Oregon's AJ Slojkowski and Josie Griffiths, 21-16, 21-15.
 
They followed with another strong performance in the second dual, this time at the top spot. Freytag and Larsson outlasted Oregon's Liz Rossi and Bella Gamache in a tightly contested three-set battle, 21-23, 21-18, 17-15, showcasing composure down the stretch.
                                                                                                                                          
Across the lineup, the Pilots showed fight in several close contests. Michela Strati and Valerie Bruk pushed their match to extra points in the first dual, while the No. 3 pair again forced a third set in the second dual, highlighting Portland's competitiveness despite the final scores.
 
Portland will look forward to next weekend as the Pilots travel to Santa Cruz, California, to compete in the West Coast Challenge.
 
Full results are listed below.
 
Oregon 4, Portland 1
1. Liz Rossi and Bella Gamache (ORE) def. Tate Mercer and Sarah Incitti (POR) - 21-15, 21-12
2. Leonie Freytag and Elin Larsson (POR) def. AJ Slojkowski and Josie Griffiths (ORE) - 21-16, 21-15
3. Daley McClellan and Elsa Snipes (ORE) def. Michela Strati and Valerie Bruk (POR)- 21-19, 21-9
4. Hanna Bjornson and Sofia Taylor (ORE) def. Elizabeth Ortiz and Nyah Mitchell (POR) - 21-11, 21-12
5. Natasha George and Landree Coats (ORE) def. Melissa Cormack and Jeryn Hildenbrand (POR) - 21-9, 21-10
Match Notes
Order of Finish: 4, 2, 1, 5, 3
 
Oregon 4, Portland 1
1. Leonie Freytag and Elin Larsson (POR) def. Liz Rossi and Bella Gamache (ORE) - 21-23, 21-18, 17-15
2. Daley McClellan and Elsa Snipes (ORE) def. Tate Mercer and Sarah Incitti (POR) - 21-13, 21-16
3. AJ Slojkowski and Kendall Clark (ORE) def. Michela Strati and Valerie Bruk (POR) - 19-21, 22-20, 17-15
4. Natasha George and Macy Furtwangler (ORE) def. Elizabeth Ortiz and Nyah Mitchell (POR) - 21-15, 21-19
5. Hanna Bjornson and Sofia Taylor (ORE) def. Melissa Cormack and Jeryn Hildenbrand (POR) - 21-9, 21-6
Match Notes
Order of Finish: 4, 2, 1, 5, 3
 

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