Color photo of University of Oregon relief pitcher Cheridan Hawkins celebrating victory in an NCAA super regional softball game against Nebraska on May 26, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 4-3 in 11 innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins delivering a pitch during a softball game against Oregon State on May 4, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 11-0 in five innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Kaylan Howard fouling off a pitch during an NCAA Regional game against Brigham Young on May 19, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 4-1.
Color photo of University of Oregon pitcher Karissa Hovinga delivering a pitch 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 pitcher Jessica Moore delivering a pitch 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 pitcher Jessica Moore delivering a pitch 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 first baseman Kailee Cuico (#33) catching a pop fly in foul territory during a softball game against UCLA on April 6, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks lost the game 1-6. Also pictured is catcher Janelle Lindvall (visible through Cuico's arms).
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Samantha Pappas fouling off a pitch during a game against Oregon State on May 5, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 8-0 in five innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Sara Goodrum putting the ball in play during an NCAA regional 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 starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga delivering a pitch 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 starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga delivering a pitch during an NCAA regional softball game against Wisconsin on May 18, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 6-0.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Sammie Puentes fouling off a pitch during a game against UCLA on April 6, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks lost the game 1-6.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball players (from left) Allie Burger, Janie Takeda and Samantha Pappas in the outfield during the national anthem prior to the start of a 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 center fielder Koral Costa throwing the ball from the warning track back to the infield during a softball game against UCLA on April 4, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 9-7.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Koral Costa swinging at a pitch during an NCAA regional 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 shortstop Kelsey Chambers on defense during the first game of a softball double header against Corban College played at Howe Field on September 24, 2011 and won by the Ducks 6-5 in eight innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon starting pitcher Jessica Moore throwing to first to retire a runner during an NCAA super regional softball game against Nebraska on May 26, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 4-3 in 11 innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon third baseman Koral Costa throwing to first to retire a runner during an NCAA super regional softball game against Nebraska on May 26, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 4-3 in 11 innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Alexa Peterson reaching first base safely for an infield single during a game against Oregon State on May 4, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 11-0 in five innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon second baseman Sammie Puentes fielding a ground ball during game one of a softball 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 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.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Janie Takeda sliding into second for a stolen base during an NCAA Regional game against Brigham Young on May 19, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 4-1.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Janelle Lindvall hitting a home run during an NCAA super regional game against Nebraska on May 26, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 4-3 in 11 innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Courtney Ceo looking to bunt the ball during an NCAA super regional game against Nebraska on May 25, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks lost the game 2-5.
Color photo of University of Oregon first baseman Kailee Cuico stretching for a throw in an unsuccessful attempt to record an out 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 baserunner Allie Burger breaking from first base during the first game of a softball double header against Corban College played at Howe Field on September 24, 2011 and won by the Ducks 6-5 in eight innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Allie Burger ducking her head as the throw beats her to first base during a game against Stanford on March 23, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 4-3.
Color photo of University of Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins delivering a pitch during a softball game against Oregon State on May 4, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 11-0 in five innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Mikayla Endicott pitching against Arizona State on April 9, 2011 at Howe Field. The Sun Devils defeated the Ducks 10-5.
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 pitcher Jessica Moore delivering a pitch during the first game of a softball double header against Corban College played at Howe Field on September 24, 2011 and won by the Ducks 6-5 in eight innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon center fielder Koral Costa fielding a ground ball 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 center fielder Koral Costa fielding a ball during an NCAA regional softball game against Wisconsin on May 18, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 6-0.
Color photo of University of Oregon center fielder Koral Costa catching a fly ball during a softball game against Washington on March 30, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 4-3.
Color photo of University of Oregon second baseman Kaylan Howard throwing to first to retire a runner during a softball game against Utah on April 3, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 5-2.
Color photo of University of Oregon starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga delivering a pitch during game one of a softball 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 starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga delivering a pitch 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 starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga delivering a pitch during an NCAA regional softball game against Wisconsin on May 18, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 6-0.
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.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Karine Shaver (#8) being lifted into the air by teammate Alexa Peterson after Shaver caught a fly ball for the final out of 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 Courtney Ceo looking to bunt a pitch during the first game of a softball double header against Corban College played at Howe Field on September 24, 2011 and won by the Ducks 6-5 in eight innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon shortstop Karine Shaver (#8) throwing to first to retire a runner 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 player Kaylan Howard at second base, looking home to watch a developing play at the plate during an NCAA Regional game against Brigham Young on May 18, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 6-4.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Allie Burger taking a swing at a pitch during an NCAA Regional game against Brigham Young on May 19, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 4-1.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Kailee Cuico taking a swing at a pitch during an NCAA Regional game against Brigham Young on May 19, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 4-1.
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 softball player Janie Takeda rounding third base during an NCAA Regional game against Brigham Young on May 18, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 6-4.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Karine Shaver (#8) sliding into second for a double during a 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 player Kelsey Chambers at bat during an NCAA Regional game against Brigham Young on May 18, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 6-4.
Color photo of University of Oregon starting pitcher Jessica Moore delivering a pitch during a softball game against Stanford on March 23, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 4-3.
Color photo of University of Oregon center fielder Koral Costa catching a fly ball 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 right fielder Samantha Pappas running out of room as a home run ball clears the fence during a game against Stanford on March 23, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 4-3.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Kailee Cuico watching the ball while at bat during an NCAA super regional game against Nebraska on May 25, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks lost the game 2-5.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Kaylan Howard putting the ball in play during an NCAA super regional game against Nebraska on May 25, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks lost the game 2-5.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Kailee Cuico taking a lead off second base 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 softball player Kaylan Howard hitting an RBI single 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 Koral Costa swinging at a pitch that would result in a grand slam during a game against Oregon State on May 4, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 11-0 in five innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon second baseman Kaylan Howard throwing to first baseman Kailee Cuico to retire a runner during an NCAA Regional softball game against Brigham Young on May 18, 2012 at Howe Field and won by the Ducks 6-4.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Allie Burger reaching first base safely as an errant throw eludes the first baseman during an NCAA super regional game against Nebraska on May 26, 2013 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 4-3 in 11 innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Courtney Ceo sliding safely into second for a stolen base 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 Danica Mercado holding Seth, the unofficial mascot of the team during player introductions before an NCAA Super Regional game against Minnesota on May 24, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 10-2 in six innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Kailee Cuico swinging at a pitch during game one of a doubleheader against UC Santa Barbara on April 1, 2014 at Howe Field. Cuico recorded a single on the play and the Ducks won the game 2-1 in eight innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon first baseman Kailee Cuico receiving a throw to retire a runner during game one of a softball 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 Kailee Cuico pulling her head out of the way of a pitch high and inside during an NCAA regional game against Wisconsin on May 18, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 6-0.
Color photo of University of Oregon first baseman Kailee Cuico fielding a ground ball during 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 first baseman Kailee Cuico tagging out a runner during 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 second baseman Kaylan Howard trying to cleanly field a ground ball during an NCAA super regional softball game against Nebraska on May 26, 2013 at Howe Field. Howard was charged with an error on the play but the Ducks won the game 4-3 in 11 innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins 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 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 softball player Koral Costa swinging at a pitch during a game against California on April 18, 2014 at Howe Field. Costa recorded a three-run home run on the play and the Ducks won the game 15-3 in five innings.
Color photo of University of Oregon softball player Koral Costa running past the catcher, beating the throw and scoring a run during an NCAA regional game against Wisconsin on May 18, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 6-0.
Color photo of University of Oregon head softball coach Mike White hugging an unidentified assistant after an NCAA Super Regional victory over 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 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.
Color photo of University of Oregon shortstop Nikki Udria fielding a ball hit up the middle during an NCAA regional softball game against Wisconsin on May 18, 2014 at Howe Field. The Ducks won the game 6-0.
Color photo of University of Oregon head softball coach Mike White, catcher Janelle Lindvall and starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins having a meeting in the pitching circle 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 head softball coach Mike White (in yellow) shaking hands with an umpire during the plate conference prior to 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 Janie Takeda at bat 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 the University of Oregon softball team waiting at home plate for teammate Kailee Cuico (#33) after she hit a home run during a game against Arizona State on April 9, 2011 at Howe Field. The Sun Devils defeated the Ducks 10-5.