Oregon State Women Win WCC Championship, Advance to NCAA Tournament

Oregon State women's basketball achieved a stunning West Coast Conference Championship victory over Portland, winning 59-46 despite a challenging season that included a 1-5 start. The team's defense was pivotal, limiting Portland to a season-low shooting percentage of 21.7%. Catarina Ferreira led the Beavers with 16 points and was named tournament MVP, while Sela Heide and Kelsey Rees contributed significantly in the paint. In contrast, Washington State's women's team was eliminated from the tournament by Portland, suffering a disappointing second-half performance after leading at halftime. The Cougars, who finished the season above 20 wins, will miss out on the NCAA tournament but look forward to future opportunities, as noted by head coach Kamie Ethridge. The tournament saw intense competition, with WSU's earlier victory over Pacific showcasing their potential before facing Portland.