After a somewhat surprising run, the Oregon State women open March Madness with Eastern Washington
Associated PressCORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State went from being picked to finish 10th in the Pac-12 to a third seed and host in the NCAA Tournament. Last season, Oregon State finished 11th among the league’s 12 teams. “I think it was really coming off that weekend where we kind of looked around at each other like, ‘We’re like that when we want to be.’ So I think that was a bit of a turning point.” Eastern Washington is making just its second tournament appearance and first since 1987. “I think that’s one of our strengths, just staying present, taking it one game at a time and embracing just the moments we get as this team because you know there’s not too many left.” HOLD ’EM HUSKERS Should the Beavers get past the Eagles in the opening round, they’ll play the winner of Friday night’s late game. This is Texas A&M’s first trip to the tournament since 2021, when the team advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third straight season.