Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Nikki Udria putting the ball in play during an NCAA Super Regional game against Minnesota on May 25, 2014 at Howe Field. Udria recorded a single on the play and the Ducks won the game 6-2, advancing to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.
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 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 shortstop Nikki Udria throwing to first to retire a runner during a softball game against UCLA on April 6, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks lost the game 1-6.
Color photo of the University of Oregon softball team lined up on the third base line for the playing of the national anthem prior to the start of 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 shortstop Nikki Udria throwing to first in an attempt to retire a runner 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 Nikki Udria swinging at a pitch during an NCAA regional game against Utah Valley on May 16, 2014 at Howe Field. Udria recorded an RBI single on the play, advancing to second on the throw, and the Ducks won the game 12-1 in 5 innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon shortstop Nikki Udria throwing to first to retire a runner during a softball 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 shortstop Nikki Udria under a pop fly to record the final out of an NCAA regional softball game against Wisconsin on May 17, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 6-1.
Color photo of University of Oregon shortstop Nikki Udria (#3) tagging out a runner on an attempted steal of second during a softball game against UCLA on April 6, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks lost the game 1-6.