With a first inning boost to power them through the game, Oregon beat Portland State University 7-3 Thursday night in the first game of the NCAA Regional at Howe Field. Oregon will play BYU Friday morning at 11 a.m.
Oregon pitcher Jessica Moore carried the Ducks through seven innings against Portland State University Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Regionals. Oregon beat PSU 7-3 and will play BYU Friday morning. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon catcher Alexia Peterson high fives her teammates after crossing the plate during the first inning of the NCAA Regional against PSU Thursday night. Oregon scored six runs in the first inning and ended up with a 7-3 win. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Junior Kaylan Howard is tagged out at second base during Oregon’s 7-3 win over Portland State. (Michael Arellano/Oregon Daily Emerald)
PSU second baseman Carly McEachran misses a catch during Oregon’s 7-3 win over PSU Thursday night during the first round of the NCAA Regionals. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Junior pitcher Jessica Moore delivers during the first inning at Howe Field during the NCAA Regional. Oregon defeated Portland State 7-3. (Michael Arellano/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon pitcher Jessica Moore and infielder Lindsey Chambers celebrate after a strikeout during Oregon’s 7-3 win over PSU Thursday night during the first round of the NCAA Regionals. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Portland State pitcher Anna Bertrand winces after hitting a batter during the softball NCAA Regional in Eugene Thursday night. Bertrand was pulled in the first inning after allowing six runs. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
An Oregon team manager tosses a ball between innings of Oregon’s 7-3 win over PSU Thursday night during the first round of the NCAA Regionals. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Kaylan Howard safely slides into second base as PSU second baseman Carly McEachran misses a tag during Oregon’s 7-3 win over PSU Thursday night during the first round of the NCAA Regionals. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Samantha Pappas goes to high five pitcher Jessica Moore after she crossed the plate in the first inning against PSU in the NCAA Regional Thursday afternoon. Oregon scored six runs in the first inning and ended up with a 7-3 win. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
PSU freshman infielder Alicia Fine shouts encouragement to her teammates during Portland State’s 7-3 loss to Oregon at Howe Field. (Michael Arellano/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Junior pitcher Jessica Moore trades places with pinch runner Sara Goodrum during Oregon’s 7-3 defeat of Portland State. (Michael Arellano/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Freshman outfielder Janie Takeda runs out a hit to first base during Oregon’s 7-3 defeat of Portland State. (Michael Arellano/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon pitcher Jessica Moore warms up before the NCAA Regional at Howe Field Thursday night. Oregon won the first round game against Portland State University 7-3. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)
