The Ducks program will be in good hands as it has been confirmed that Melyssa Lombardi, longtime Oklahoma assistant softball coach will take the head coach position at the University of Oregon.

For the last 21 seasons, Lombardi guided the Sooner pitchers and catchers. Most notably, she developed All-American aces Paige Parker, Keilani Ricketts, and Jennifer Stewart. 

In 2017, Lombardi was named NFCA Assistant Coach of the Year.