Fans walk into Howe Field before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Alyssa Lewis (15) and Oregon infielder Stevie Jo Knapp (18) are called during player introductions before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) runs by the Oregon lineup before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) stares down the ball during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga (10) winds up to pitch during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Hailey Decker (14) catches the ball at first base for the out during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Nikki Udria (3) hits the ball during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) outraces the ball to home plate for a run during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) and the crowd react after scoring a run during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Oregon Duck mascot plays with members of the Oregon athletic department during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) throws to first base after securing the out at second during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley (0) tags second base and is safe during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley (00) reaches for home plate during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley (00) is called safe at home plate during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Alyssa Gillespie (9) bunts during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) slides to home plate for a run during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Koral Costa (7) attempted to jump the fence to catch a home run hit to center field during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
NC State shortstop Renada Davis (25) is welcomed to home plate after a home run during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) and Oregon outfielder Koral Costa (7) laugh after Costa attempted to hop the fence to catch a home run hit during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon relief pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) subs in for Oregon starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga (10) during the sixth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon relief pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) pitches during the sixth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) runs to first base during the seventh inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley (00) fixes her helmet during the seventh inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The crowd reacts after the top of the seventh inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Oregon softball team react after beating the NC State Wolfpack after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon relief pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) hugs Oregon catcher Janelle Lindvall (26) after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley (00) and Oregon infielder Hailey Decker (14) hug after winning the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Oregon softball team acknowledge the crowd after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Stevie Jo Knapp (18) hugs Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon relief pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) and Oregon infielder Nikki Udria (3) share a laugh after beating NC State. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Oregon softball team takes a picture by the scoreboard after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Mike White gets a water bath from the softball team after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Mike White falls to the floor after getting a water bath from the softball team after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga (10) and Oregon relief pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) gather dirt from the pitcher’s circle after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 23, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
–Crews broke ground Thursday for Jane Sanders Stadium, formerly Howe field, which is expected to be completed in March of next year. Athletic director Rob Mullens expressed his excitement in an interview with goducks.com about finally being able to give the Oregon team the stadium they deserve. The team has …