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.

Baseball

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

Baseball

Football

Sep 6, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers mascot Benny Beaver Photo Booth on the concourse at Reser Stadium before the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Baseball

The freshman pitcher was hurt in a car accident just over a week ago, and is facing neurological damage and a long road to recovery.

March 11, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers guard Tiara Bolden (0) shoots the basketball against Portland Pilots guard Maisie Burnham (24) 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

A lot of the Beavers biggest names will be back next season, but the team has yet to make a big splash in the off season.

Women's Basketball

Reserve Guards Lucia Navarro and Cloe Vecina are both leaving the Beavers in the first major off season moves to hit Oregon State WBB.

Baseball

Oregon State's bats were quiet in game one against the Cardinals, but the Beaver pitchers managed to serve up a shutout win.

Oregon State head coach Scott Rueck looks on before the game against Eastern Washington at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore. on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022.

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Women's Basketball

Wisconsin's defense shut down the Beavers' top scorers, and a late rally from Tiara Bolden wasn't enough for an Oregon State comeback.

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.

Women's Basketball

Oregon State will host Wisconsin in the first round of the WBIT. After a tough Big 10 schedule the Badgers enter the tournament on a 10 game losing streak, but could give the Beavers some trouble.

Feb 26, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Lauren Whittaker (33) shoots a free throw against the Saint Mary's Gaels in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Women's Basketball

For three and a half quarters the Beavers and Bulldogs battled back and forth, but in the end it was Lauren Whittaker and Gonzaga who punched their ticket for March Madness.

Baseball

After spotting the Musketeers a pair of early runs, the Beavers capitalized on a series of Xavier miscues in the bottom of the seventh to win their sixth game in a row.

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

After two regular season losses against the Lions the Beavers finally took down LMU in the WCC Tournament with a career game from Ally Schimel. The Beavers are now one win away from returning to the NCAA Tournament.

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

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

Women's Basketball

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

Men's Basketball

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

John Severs

Joined: Jul 10, 2024

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Baseball

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Women's Basketball

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Women's Basketball

Oregon State Women's Basketball Loses Two Players To Transfer Portal

Baseball

Oregon State Takes Down Lamar 2-0 in First Game of Road Trip

Women's Basketball

Beavers Fall to Wisconsin 62-58 in First Round of Women's Basketball Invitational

Women's Basketball

WBIT Preview: Getting to Know the Wisconsin Badgers

Women's Basketball

Oregon State Women Fall Short Against Gonzaga in WCC Tournament Finals, Lose 76-66

Baseball

Explosive Seventh Inning Gives Beaver Baseball 7-2 Win Over Xavier

Oregon State Women Advance to WCC Tournament Finals With 73-67 Win Over LMU

Oregon State Women Beat Portland 60-50 to Advance in WCC Tournament

3 Keys to Victory for Oregon State WBB in the WCC Tournament

OSU's Lake II Named to All-WCC First Team, Sy Gets Honorable Mention