The Oregon State Beavers aren’t done in the NCAA Tournament. They are heading to the Elite Eight after beating Notre Dame in the Sweet 16 on Friday in Albany, New York.
“With injuries stripping Notre Dame of its depth, it seemed like only a matter of time before that caught up. It didn’t happen during the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, but Albany Regional 1 posed tougher competition and thus increased the likelihood of the issue being exposed. Oregon State was the team to do it, beating the Irish in the Sweet 16, 70-65.
“A game that featured eight ties and 11 lead changes was destined to come down to the end. The Irish (27-7) were in front, 59-57, with less than three minutes to play when Donovyn Hunter hit a 3 to give the Beavers (28-7) the lead for good. One possession later, Lily Hansford made another 3 off an offensive rebound, putting the Beavers up four.”
Oregon State gets to face No. 1 and unbeaten South Carolina on Sunday in the Elite Eight. The Final Four is on the line. The game starts at 1 p.m. Eastern and 10 a.m. Pacific.
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