Oregon State Women's Basketball Team Falls Short in WBI Tournament Against Wisconsin Badgers
The Oregon State women's basketball team concluded their 2025-26 season with a 62-58 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers in the Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament. Despite a strong second-half effort led by Tiara Bolden, the Beavers struggled to overcome Wisconsin's solid defense that limited their scoring opportunities at crucial moments.
The game started with a three-pointer from Kennedie Shuler, but Wisconsin quickly took control. Destiny Howell of the Badgers led an early offensive charge, giving Wisconsin a lead they held for most of the first half. Oregon State had difficulty finding their offensive groove, trailing by eight points before narrowing the gap to 15-10 by the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Wisconsin extended their lead to 12 points as Oregon State faced pressure on the perimeter. Bolden and Shuler's defensive efforts kept the Beavers in the game, but they entered halftime trailing 31-22.
After the break, Oregon State showed renewed energy, cutting the lead with a quick scoring burst. Bolden and Shuler led the charge, bringing the Beavers within one point. Bolden's layup briefly gave Oregon State the lead, but Wisconsin responded with a 6-0 run to end the third quarter ahead 49-43.
The final quarter was a defensive struggle, with Wisconsin maintaining their lead. Bolden sparked a late rally, but Wisconsin's late-game execution secured the win. Tiara Bolden stood out with a strong performance for the Beavers.
Key contributors for Oregon State in their final game of the season were Tiara Bolden, Kennedie Shuler, Lara Alonso, Nene Sow, and Jenna Villa.