An Oregon softball player walks 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) warms up with Oregon catcher Janelle Lindvall (26) before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon assistant coach Damian Williams watches the team get called during 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon softball team participates in the American national anthem before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Sara Goodrum (1) high-fives her teammates before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) tries to grab the home run hit 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The NC State softball team welcome NC State shortstop Renada Davis (25) to home plate after a solo home run 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) gets ready to throw 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Fans watch the softball game from an apartment complex across the street 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) bunts 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) slides into second base 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) pitches 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Alyssa Gillespie (9) waits for the pitch 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Nikki Udria (3) throws back to first base after getting an NC State player out 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) fist pumps after a strike-out to end the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon assistant coach Chelsea Spencer hugs Oregon infielder Hailey Decker (14) after hitting a single 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Fans and players react after Oregon scores two runs 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Koral Costa (7) waits for the fifth inning to start. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Hailey Decker (14) hits the ball 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) stutters before hitting the ball 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Fans watch the game 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon team manager Branden Enstrom and assistant coach Chelsea Spencer celebrate after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the NC State Wolfpack during NCAA softball super regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 22, 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 22, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)