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.

Wisconsin guard Destiny Howell is surrounded by her teammates after scoring 39 points after their overtime win Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Oregon 94-92 in double overtime.

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Lizzy Williamson delivered the biggest game of her career to give the Beavers a gritty win over the Pilots. Now Oregon State will have to take down LMU for the first time this season to advance to the tournament finals.

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

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After an up and down regular season, the Beavers need a series of big wins in the WCC Tournament to get back into the March Madness field. Here's what they can do to lock down that bid.

February 22, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Josiah Lake II (2) dribbles the basketball during the second half against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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The West Coast Conference released their postseason awards for this week ahead of the beginning of the 2026 WCC Men's Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas. One Be

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Shuler, along with Jenna Villa, was also named to the All West Coast Conference First Team list, while Tiara Bolden made the Second Team list.

March 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Tiara Bolden (0) shoots 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

Cold shooting in the fourth quarter spoiled the Beavers chances for a Senior Day win and better position heading into the West Coast Conference tournament.

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

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With the regular season waning the Beavers put together another dominant win.

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A Lizzy Williamson double double was one of many highlights of a big Saturday afternoon win.

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After falling to the Pilots in Portland just over a week ago, the Beavers got revenge thanks to a big game from Tiara Bolden.

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After trailing in the first half, Kennedie Shuler and the Beavers took control in the second, snapping a three game losing streak.

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

The Beavers looked like they were headed to a dominant win with a 16 point lead at the half, but a second half collapse doomed the team down the stretch.

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

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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

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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.

John Severs

Joined: Jul 10, 2024

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Kennedie Shuler Named WCC Defensive Player of the Year, Three Beavers Win All Conference Honors

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Oregon State Dominates Cougars in 79-51 Blowout

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Oregon State Takes Down Portland 64-54 in Season Saving Game

Oregon State Women Snap Losing Streak, Beat Pacific 70-60

Second Half Collapse Hands Oregon State Women Third Loss in a Row

Oregon State Women Fall to Portland on the Road, 53-50

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