Event staff wait around to rake the infield before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Players wait around before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Alyssa Gillespie (9) high-fives her teammates during introductions before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon outfielders gesture towards the infielders before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

North Dakota St. second baseman Cheyenne Garcia (1) catches the fly ball during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Nikki Udria (3) holds up two fingers two signal two outs during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) attempts to hit the ball during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) pitches in front of the NDSU bench during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) takes second base while North Dakota St. second baseman Cheyenne Garcia (1) is too late to tag her out during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) points to Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley (00) after scoring that resulted from a single during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Geri Ann Glasco (12) bunts for a single during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Lexy Beaudrie-Pierson (4) is caught trying to steal second base during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Koral Costa (7) watches her ball fly to left center for a home run during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Koral Costa (7) is welcomed to home plate after hitting a home run during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

North Dakota St. second baseman Cheyenne Garcia (1) picks up the ball after an error by NDSU during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon catcher Janelle Lindvall (26) catches a fly ball at home plate for an out during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) slides to second base after hitting a double during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

North Dakota St. shortstop Logan Moreland (16) is welcomed to home plate after hitting a home run during the sixth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon head coach Mike White talks to Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) after giving up a home run during the sixth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Fresno State softball players watch the game over the fence during the sixth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) catches the ball at first base for the out during the seventh inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) talks to her teammates before the final pitch during the seventh inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon softball team share a laugh after narrowly escaping the Bisons after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon head coach Mike White talks to the softball team after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NDSU Bisons during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)