EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon Ducks softball is back in the NCAA Tournament and back at Jane Sanders Stadium. Coach Melyssa Lombardi’s squad is set to host the Eugene Regional for the second year in a row and looks to make it back to the Women’s College World Series.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs, the Saint Mary’s Gaels and the Idaho State Bengals will all be in Eugene competing for a spot in the Super Regionals. Below is what to know about the teams playing at Jane Sanders Stadium ahead of the weekend.
The Oregon Ducks’ Journey Into the Postseason
Like in years past, Oregon stumbled entering the postseason. The Ducks would’ve had a strong case to earn a higher seeding and host a Super Regional if they won the Eugene Regional, but instead they fell to a tournament No. 4 seed.
The Wisconsin Badgers defeated Oregon 11-9 in the Ducks’ first Big Ten Tournament game in the quarterfinals. Despite first baseman Stefini Ma’ake and outfielder Elon Butler powering their offense, uncharacteristic pitching struggles allowed 11 runs…