John Severs

John Severs

Joined: Jul 10, 2024

Having grown up in Pocatello, home of the Idaho State Bengals, John Severs is a lifelong fan of small schools that don't always deliver a lot of wins. Prior to writing for On SI, John covered the Beavers for SB Nation's Oregon State blog Building the Dam, with a focus on baseball and women's basketball. When he's not watching college sports he spends most of his time reading, playing video games and annoying cats.

March 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Kennedie Shuler (1) dribbles the basketball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half in the semifinal of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

March 11, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Tiara Bolden (0) celebrates against the Portland Pilots during the first half in the final of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

March 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Kennedie Shuler (1) dribbles the basketball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half in the semifinal of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

Oregon State head coach Scott Rueck reacts to a call during an NCAA basketball game at Gill Coliseum on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Corvallis, Ore.

Women's Basketball

March 11, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Portland Pilots guard McKelle Meek (1) dribbles the basketball against Oregon State Beavers guard Kennedie Shuler (1) during the first half in the final of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

In a defensive struggle.it was the Pilots who prevailed, handing the Beavers their second loss in a row.

Mar 29, 2024; Albany, NY, USA; Oregon State Beavers head coach Scott Rueck reacts to a call on the court during the second half in the semifinals of the Albany Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the MVP Arena at MVP Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

The Bulldogs completely dismantled the Beavers' offense, shutting down their passing game, and star point forward Kennedie Shuler, for a big West Coast Conference win.

March 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Kennedie Shuler (1) dribbles the basketball against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ines Bettencourt (8) during the first half in the semifinal of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

Big games from Kennedie Shuler and Lizzy Williamson gave the Beavers a comfortable win before a key rematch against Gonzaga next week.

Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

Mannion, who still holds most of Oregon State's quarterback records, was hired after spending one year as Green Bay's quarterbacks coach.

March 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Kennedie Shuler (1) dribbles the basketball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half in the semifinal of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

Shuler's defensive play making helped Oregon State pull off a big win over West Coast rival Gonzaga. Now the Beaver point guard is earning honors from the conference.

March 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Kennedie Shuler (1) dribbles the basketball against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ines Bettencourt (8) during the first half in the semifinal of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

The Beavers' Jenna Villa and Gonzaga's Lauren Whittaker each broke 30 points in one of the season's biggest games, but it was Oregon State who prevailed in overtime.

March 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Kennedie Shuler (1) dribbles the basketball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half in the semifinal of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

It took a frantic fourth quarter comeback and some sharp shooting from Jenna Villa, but Oregon State got back in the win column Saturday afternoon.

March 11, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Tiara Bolden (0) celebrates against the Portland Pilots during the first half in the final of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

Cold shooting in the fourth quarter and a mismatch at the three point line cost the Beavers as the team picked up their first conference loss of the season.

March 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Kennedie Shuler (1) dribbles the basketball against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ines Bettencourt (8) during the first half in the semifinal of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

The Beaver defense held the Redhawks to 11 points in the second half, while Oregon State stars Jenna Villa, Kennedie Shuler and Tiara Bolden kept the offense moving.

Jun 13, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Oregon State Beavers starting pitcher Dax Whitney (30) throws against the Louisville Cardinals during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Dax Whitney and Ethan Kleinschmidt were both highlighted for honors by Perfect Game a month ahead of the start of the 2026 season.

March 11, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers head coach Scott Rueck celebrates after defeating the Portland Pilots after the game in the final of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

Villa scored 32 points as the Beavers stayed undefeated in the West Coast Conference.

Jan 28, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Josiah Lake II (2) controls the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Big second halves from Josiah Lake II and Isaiah Sy kept the Beavers ahead of an aggressive San Francisco defense.