Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Danica Mercado (#2) taking a turn around first after hitting a single during a game against Washington on March 27, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 8-0 in five innings. Also pictured is first base coach Chelsea Spencer.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Lexy Beaudrie-Pierson (#4) receiving instructions from first base coach Chelsea Spencer upon entering as a pinch runner during a game against California on May 2, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 9-0 in five innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon head softball coach Mike White putting up the stop sign as Nikki Udria (#3) nears third base during the first game of a double header against Louisiana-Lafayette on April 25, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 10-2 in five innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon head softball coach Mike White discussing a call with a base umpire after a runner was called out at second on a pickoff play during an NCAA regional game against Brigham Young on May 14, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 8-0 in six innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon first base coach Chelsea Spencer (left) explaining the game situation to pinch runner Lexy Beaudrie-Pierson (#4) during an NCAA super regional softball game against North Carolina State on May 22, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 6-1.
Color photo of University of Oregon starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga (#10) handing the ball to head coach Mike White as she is relieved during an NCAA super regional softball game against North Carolina State on May 23, 2015 at Howe Field. It was Hovinga's final appearance at Howe Field, and 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 addressing the fans in the stands after the Ducks defeated North Carolina State 9-3 in an NCAA super regional game on May 23, 2015 at Howe Field. With the victory, the Ducks advanced to the Women's College World Series. Also pictured is assistant coach Jimmy Kolaitis.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Nikki Udria (#3) and first base coach Chelsea Spencer during a game against Washington on March 28, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks lost the game 2-10 in five innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon head softball coach Mike White giving a signal to a batter during a game against Washington on March 28, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks lost the game 2-10 in five innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Geri Ann Glasco (#12) and first base coach Chelsea Spencer bumping fists after Glasco reached on a single during a game against Washington on March 28, 2015 at Howe Field. The Ducks lost the game 2-10 in five innings.