Color photo of University of Oregon first baseman Hailey Decker (#14) receiving a throw in an unsuccessful attempt to retire a runner at first during an NCAA super regional softball game against North Carolina State on May 23, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 9-3 and advanced to the Women's College World Series.
Color photo of University of Oregon starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga (#10) flipping the ball to first base to retire a runner during an NCAA super regional softball game against North Carolina State on May 23, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 9-3 and advanced to the Women's College World Series.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Danica Mercado (#2) sliding safely into second for a stolen base during an NCAA super regional game against North Carolina State on May 23, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 9-3 and advanced to the Women's College World Series.
Color photo of University of Oregon head softball coach Mike White discussing a call with an umpire during an NCAA super regional game against North Carolina State on May 23, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 9-3 and advanced to the Women's College World Series.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Gwen Svekis (#21) warming up a pitcher in the bullpen during an NCAA super regional game against North Carolina State on May 23, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 9-3 and advanced to the Women's College World Series.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Danica Mercado (#2) sliding safely into home for a run during an NCAA super regional game against North Carolina State on May 23, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 9-3 and advanced to the Women's College World Series.
Color photo of University of Oregon second baseman Danica Mercado (#2) relaying a throw to first after forcing out a runner at second during an NCAA super regional softball game against North Carolina State on May 23, 2015 at Howe Field. Mercado was unable to complete the double play, but the Ducks won the game 9-3 and advanced to the Women's College World Series.
Color photo of University of Oregon head softball coach Mike White talking to Janie Takeda (#19) after Takeda reached third base on a fielding error during an NCAA super regional game against North Carolina State on May 23, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 9-3 and advanced to the Women's College World Series.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Janie Takeda (#19) putting the ball in play during an NCAA super regional game against North Carolina State on May 23, 2015 at Howe Field. Takeda recorded a single on the play, advanced all the way to third on a fielding error, and the Ducks won the game 9-3 and advanced to the Women's College World Series.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Janie Takeda (#19) rounding second on her way to third during an NCAA super regional game against North Carolina State on May 23, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 9-3 and advanced to the Women's College World Series.