Oregon's first year in the Big Ten began in August and ended in June with the Ducks winning eight team titles in the months in between.

Oregon head softball coach Melyssa Lombardi speak during a press conference at media and practice day for the Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May, 28, 2025.

Oregon head softball coach Melyssa Lombardi speak during a press conference at media and practice day for the Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May, 28, 2025.

Oregon head softball coach Melyssa Lombardi speak during a press conference at media and practice day for the Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May, 28, 2025.

Melyssa Lombardi was a member of OU’s coaching staff from 1997-2018 before taking over Oregon’s softball program in 2019. The Oklahoman file photo ...

OU softball coach Patty Gasso called her team's victory over Oregon and Melyssa Lombardi "bittersweet." Lombardi played for the Sooners and was a longtime Gasso assistant.

Oklahoma won 4-1. Lombardi had been to the WCWS plenty with OU but this was her first time in the event as a head coach. That experience in Norman helped make this moment happen, Lombardi said.

OKLAHOMA CITY — It took seven years for Melyssa Lombardi to bring Oregon back to the Women’s College World Series. Now the Ducks coach, who is one month away from entering a contract year, is ...

Lombardi's contract is up after this season. "If you aren't investing in Melyssa Lombardi, then you're not paying attention," Gasso said. "Not only is she a great coach and very organized and a ...

Lombardi's contract is up after this season. "If you aren't investing in Melyssa Lombardi, then you're not paying attention," Gasso said. "Not only is she a great coach and very organized and a ...