Oregon State can’t afford more than one loss, as Saint Mary’s, Pacific and San Francisco are no more than a game behind in the standings. The women’s WCC tournament format is identical to the men, so fifth or worse meaning winning four games in four days. Feels like a mountain too tall to scale.

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The Oregon women's basketball team kept within striking distance but couldn't quite secure an upset Sunday afternoon in a third straight loss to UCLA.