Ducks Open 2007 Season Friday in the Desert

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TEMPE, Ariz - The University of Oregon softball team opens its 2007 season on Friday at the Kajikawa Classic hosted by fellow Pac-10 conference school Arizona State.

The Ducks are slated to play five games over the three-day tournament, starting with Florida at 1:00 PM (MST).

Friday’s other game involving Oregon will pit the Ducks against Long Beach State at 3:30 PM.

Saturday’s games are scheduled for 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM against Cal State Northridge and Syracuse, respectively.

The Ducks conclude their opening weekend at 9:00 AM Sunday against Texas Tech.

Oregon returns four seniors in 2007, although outfielder Kayleen Hudson is expected to miss the entire season with a foot injury and will redshirt. Of UO’s 17 players, nine are freshman and sophomores.

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