Oregon infielder Hailey Decker (14) puts eye black on Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Nikki Udria (3) high-fives her teammates before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) talks with Oregon catcher Janelle Lindvall (26) during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Alyssa Gillespie (9) looks through the netting during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) gets ready to pitch during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Gwen Svekis (21) messes with her teammate Oregon infielder Sammie Puentes (5) during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) high-fives her teammates after the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Koral Costa (7) runs around Louisiana catcher Lexie Elkins (33) to get to home plate during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Nikki Udria (3) runs to third base during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) smiles after passing the all-time Oregon record for most hits during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) steals second base, passing the all-time Oregon record for stolen bases during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Louisiana catcher Lexie Elkins (33) catches the fly ball for an out during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A small toy dog sits in the pocket of Oregon infielder Stevie Jo Knapp (18) during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Oregon outfielders take to their spots during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) pitches during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) gets a hit during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley (00) hits a home run during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Oregon softball team welcome Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley (00) to home plate after a home run during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) catches the ball to right field during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Koral Costa (7) and Oregon infielder Hailey Decker (14) share a smile after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Oregon softball team acknowledge the crowd after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) has a pile of whipped cream shoved in her face after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on April 24, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Ryan Kang
Coming into a three-game series with No. 9 Louisiana-Lafayette, the No. 2 Oregon softball knew it would have to bring its best in order to secure victories. Cheridan Hawkins definitely got the memo. Hawkins threw her sixth career no-hitter as the Ducks defeated the Ragin’ Cajuns by a score of …