Southern Oregon's women lost NAIA quarterfinals; star injured

Southern Oregon's women’s basketball team suffered a tough loss in the NAIA quarterfinals. The Raiders had a strong start, leading by 14 points early in the second half. However, the game turned when star player Morgan Baird injured her leg and had to leave the game. Baird, named the Cascade Conference player of the year, had scored 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds before the injury. The team ended up losing 74-70 to Bethel from Tennessee. Bethel struggled in the first half but improved significantly in the second half, hitting nine three-pointers. Micah Hart scored 22 points, including crucial points in the final quarter. Southern Oregon’s season ends with a record of 34 wins and one loss. The team included seven seniors who helped achieve a program record for wins. Meanwhile, the Southern Oregon men's team also lost in the quarterfinals. They fell 69-56 to Freed-Hardeman, unable to continue their run in the tournament.