Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Alexa Peterson trying unsuccessfully to avoid being hit by a pitch during a game against Seattle on May 1, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 4-0.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Alexa Peterson at bat during a game against Missouri on May 5, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 8-3.
Color photo of University of Oregon second baseman Karine Shaver (#8) about to tag out a runner caught in a rundown during a softball game against California on April 18, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 15-3 in five innings. Also pictured is shortstop Nikki Udria (center).
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Kailee Cuico putting the ball in play during an NCAA Super Regional game against Minnesota on May 25, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 6-2, advancing to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Lexy Beaudrie-Pierson holding up at third base during a game against California on April 18, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 15-3 in five innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Janelle Lindvall swinging at a pitch 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 relief pitcher Karissa Hovinga delivering a pitch during an NCAA regional softball game against Utah Valley on May 16, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 12-1 in 5 innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon left fielder Janie Takeda chasing down a ball at the fence during an NCAA super regional softball game against Nebraska on May 26, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks lost the deciding game in the best-of-three series 2-4.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Nikki Udria reaching first base on an infield single 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 reaching down for the ball during an NCAA Regional softball game against Portland State on May 17, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 7-3.