Oregon’s new batting helmet sits on the television block before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Players take time to relax before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Oregon softball team pose for a photo before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Players run out onto the field during introductions before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The North Dakota State Bisons watch Oregon and BYU during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) high-fives her teammates during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Nikki Udria (3) is out at second base during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Mike White speaks to the Oregon infielders during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley (00) throws to first base during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) prepares to pitch during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) steps into the hit during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) is safe after sliding into second base during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Koral Costa (7) yells from the dugout during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Hailey Decker (14) reacts after sliding into home plate for a run during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The shadows of the Oregon softball team cover the grass during warm-ups during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
BYU infielder Lauren Bell (9) tags Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) for an out at second base during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Mike White speaks to the official after a call unfavorable towards the Ducks during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Hailey Decker (14) catches the fly ball near the BYU dugout during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) steals second base after an error by BYU infielder Lauren Bell (9) during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
BYU infielder Alexa Strid (16) is there to catch the ball after BYU infielder Coryn Taualii (25) fails to catch the grounder during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Koral Costa (7) hits a double down left field during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) and Oregon catcher Janelle Lindvall (26) have a laugh during the sixth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon catcher Janelle Lindvall (26) steps up to the on-deck circle during the sixth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Oregon Ducks hold up the “O” hand gesture after defeating the BYU Cougars. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
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The shadows of the Oregon softball team cover the grass during warm-ups during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the BYU Cougars during NCAA softball regionals at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on May 14, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)