But it should still be noted that Gonzaga officially punched its ticket to a 26th straight NCAA Tournament late Tuesday with a 58-51 win over Saint Mary's in the championship game of the 2025 West Coast Conference Tournament.

Catarina Ferreira finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds and Oregon State wrapped up its first season in the West Coast Conference with a tournament championship, ending two-time defending champion Portland’s 13-game win streak with a 59-46 victory.

The Beavers hold Portland to 22% shooting and Catarina Ferreira posts a double-double as Oregon State wins its first conference tournament title since 2016.

Despite losing most of last year’s Elite Eight roster, Oregon State women’s basketball won the WCC tournament and will dance again in March Madness.