Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Sammie Puentes taking a pitch during game one of a doubleheader against UC Santa Barbara on April 1, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 2-1 in eight innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Koral Costa making contact with a pitch during an NCAA regional game against Wisconsin on May 17, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 6-1.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Courtney Ceo racing down the line to first during a game against UCLA on April 6, 2014 at Howe Field. Ceo recorded a bunt single on the play but the Ducks lost the game 1-6.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Courtney Ceo (#22) beginning her slide into home during a game against UCLA on April 4, 2014 at Howe Field. Ceo was safe on the play and the Ducks won the game 9-7.
Color photo of University of Oregon third baseman Courtney Ceo throwing to first to retire a runner during a softball game against UCLA on April 5, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 12-4 in 5 innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon starting pitcher Jessica Moore (#12) delivering a pitch during a softball game against New Mexico on March 13, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 10-0 in 6 innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball pitcher Karissa Hovinga (left) and catcher Janelle Lindvall talking on their way to the dugout during the first game of an exhibition double header against Oregon State on October 27, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 10-0 in five innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Alexa Peterson (#14) being greeted by the rest of the team as she nears home plate after hitting a home run during the first game of an exhibition double header against Oregon State on October 27, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 10-0 in five innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon right fielder Allie Burger (#2) getting her glove on the ball during an unsuccessful attempt to catch a foul ball during an NCAA super regional softball game against Nebraska on May 25, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks lost the game 2-5.
Color photo of University of Oregon right fielder Samantha Pappas throwing the ball back into the infield during an NCAA Regional softball game against Brigham Young on May 19, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 4-1.