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Fourth inning rally lifts Ducks over NC State for second straight trip to Women's College World Series

Saturday marked the final day for historic Howe Field, and the Ducks made sure to give their home a proper goodbye. Oregon scored four runs in the top of the fourth inning, going on to defeat NC State 9-3 in Game 2 of their Super Regional matchup against the Wolfpack, punching their ticket to the Women's College World Series for the second straight year.

Oregon stater Karissa Hovinga delivered a strong performance for the Ducks, going 5.0 innings while giving up one earned run on just two hits with five strikeouts and two walks.

Final line for @karissahovinga in her final start at Howe Field: 5 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K #GoDucks #WCWS pic.