Monday, March 25, 2024

Know Thy Opponent: Oregon State Beavers WBB

 

Our #2 seeded Fighting Irish will be taking on the #3 seeded Oregon State Beavers in a Sweet Sixteen game this Friday in Albany.  Game time has not been announced yet.

Here's what you'll want to know about Oregon State:

  • 26 - 7 -- finished 4th place in Pac 12
  • National Rankings:  12th in AP / 15th in Coaches
  • Key wins:  three wins over #17 Colorado, two wins over #21 Utah
  • Starting line-up:
  • Leading scorers:
    • Beers:  17.5 pts / per game
    • Gardiner:  11.4 pts / per game
    • von Olehoffen:  10.9 pts / per game
  • Stars in their win over Nebraska (NCAA Tournament):
    • von Olehoffen:  19 pts.
    • Gardiner:  17 pts.
    • Beers:  10 pts
  • NCAA Tournament Scores:
    • 2nd Round:  Oregon State 61 - Nebraska 51
    • 1st Round:   Oregon 73 -- East Washington 51