Lacrosse: Offense improves vs John Hopkins, not enough to break through
Oregon’s best Big Ten offensive showing still wasn’t enough on Saturday, as the Ducks fell 21-9 to No. 10 Johns Hopkins at Papé Field. Gabby Santucci led the way with four goals and five points, matching her season high in goals and setting a new conference-play high in points.
Lilly Fortin added two goals, and Oregon got scoring help from Lyla Hurley, Avery Young, Anna Simmons and another late push that showed the Ducks still had some fight left despite the final margin. The loss dropped Oregon to 6-7 overall and 0-5 in Big Ten play, while Johns Hopkins improved to 11-3 and 3-2 in conference. There were at least some signs of progress for the Ducks on the offensive end.
Oregon scored nine times on 18 shots, its most productive scoring output of Big Ten play, and looked far more decisive when chances came around. Johns Hopkins grabbed control early with two quick goals before Fortin got Oregon on the board. Santucci added a first-quarter goal of her own, but the Blue Jays still carried a four-goal lead out of the opening period.
Now that's what defense looks like! Anna Simmons causes a turnover, setting up the Oregon offense for a score. #GoDucks pic.
twitter. com/03NzGV59Md — Oregon Lacrosse (@OregonWLAX) April 4, 2026 The Ducks were at their best defensively in the second quarter. Francesca Viteritti, back in the starting role in goal, helped keep Oregon within range by turning away seven shots in the first half.