Oregon State seeks to defend WCC tournament title
Published on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at 2:33 am
Las Vegas—Oregon State arrived in Las Vegas this weekend with one mission: protect the crown. The Beavers, seeded fourth in the West Coast Conference women’s basketball tournament, open defense of their 2024 title Sunday at 11:30 a.m. inside the Orleans Arena, facing an opponent still to be determined after opening-round action.
Head coach Scott Rueck and senior guard Tiara Bolden addressed the media Friday, emphasizing the urgency of postseason play while acknowledging the challenge of repeating in a balanced league. Guard Kennedie Shuler and her teammates received a bye into the quarterfinal round, giving the Beavers an extra day to prepare for what they hope will be a three-game run to the championship.
All games through the semifinals will stream exclusively on ESPN+, with Tuesday’s final set for a 1 p.m. tip on ESPN2. A victory would secure Oregon State’s second straight WCC tournament trophy and the league’s automatic berth into the NCAA Championship field.
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