Gonzaga damns Lizzy's Beavers in WCC Final

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Gonzaga 76, 🇦🇺 Oregon State 66 (Final)

Oregon State Beavers: 23–11 (13–5 WCC)

Gonzaga defeated Oregon State 76–66 in the WCC Tournament on March 11. Australian senior guard Lizzy Williamson started for Oregon State and recorded 12 points and nine rebounds in 31 minutes as the Beavers were outscored 49–38 across the second half.

Gonzaga built momentum after halftime, scoring 26 points in the third quarter and 23 in the fourth to pull away despite Oregon State holding a 41–33 rebounding advantage. The Bulldogs shot 41% from the field and were efficient at the free throw line, converting 17-of-19 attempts. Lauren Whittaker led Gonzaga with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Allie Turner added 14 points and five assists. Oregon State shot 40% from the field and had five players score at least six points, including Jenna Villa’s team-high 20, but Gonzaga’s scoring run late in the third quarter and sustained offensive pressure in the fourth proved decisive.

Lizzy Williamson – Senior Guard – Oregon State Beavers – Adelaide, SA – 1.85 m

• Points: 12 │ Rebounds: 9 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 6–9 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Minutes: 31

Katelyn Field – Freshman – Oregon State Beavers – Australia – 1.85 m
• DNP

Keira Lindemans – Freshman – Oregon State Beavers – Australia – 1.85 m
• DNP

Idaho State 59, 🇦🇺 Sacramento State 51 (Final)

Sacramento State Hornets: 15–16

Sacramento State fell 59–51 to Idaho State in the Big Sky Championship Semifinal on March 11. Australian sophomore guard Rubi Gray logged 27 minutes for the Hornets, finishing with two points and four rebounds as Idaho State controlled the defensive tempo and held Sacramento State to 51 points in the elimination loss.

Rubi Gray – Sophomore Guard – Sacramento State Hornets – Devonport, TAS – 1.78 m

• Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 0–4 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 2–2 │ Minutes: 27