Oregon State Claims NCAA Tournament Spot, Upsets Portland 59-46

The Oregon State women's basketball team secured a spot in the NCAA tournament after defeating Portland 59-46 in the West Coast Conference championship. Despite a slow start, the Beavers relied on their strong defense, allowing Portland only 17 points in the first half. Oregon State maintained control throughout the game, even as they faced challenges with turnovers and foul trouble. Meanwhile, the Idaho Vandals men's basketball team triumphed over Portland State 80-70 in the Big Sky Conference quarterfinals, led by Kristian Gonzalez's 24 points. Idaho built a significant lead and managed to hold off a late comeback attempt by the Vikings. Both teams are now looking ahead to their upcoming tournament matches as they aim for further success.