What's stayed the same and what's changed since the last eight's most notable matchups.
May 24, 2026 by Kiana Hu and TJ Lee in Analysis, Preview
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ROCKFORD, IL — Given the season-long excellence we’ve seen from this year’s quarterfinal octet, there’s bound to be plenty of crossover between these top teams. Whether that’s six straight showdowns between Southwest rivals or a throwback to a seminal semifinal, there’s plenty to take in ahead of each top-eight matchup. So let’s revisit their most iconic previous encounter and posit on some potential takeaways before the games get underway.
Carleton Syzygy vs Oregon Fugue
Previous match-up: 2026 Santa Barbara Invite Pool Play
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