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Gonzaga Wins 2026 Credit Union 1 West Coast Conference Women's Basketball Championship
- Gonzaga won the 2026 West Coast Conference Women's Basketball Championship in Las Vegas, earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
- Lauren Whittaker was named Most Outstanding Player after scoring 26 points and grabbing nine rebounds.
- Whittaker had redshirted as a freshman and returned from an ACL injury to become the league’s top player.
- Coach Lisa Fortier credited Whittaker for unwavering faith from the program and her ability to perform on big stages.
- Oregon State battled to keep within reach but fell short in the late minutes of the title game.
- All-Tournament honors were awarded to Whittaker, Turner, and other standout players including LMU and OSU teammates.
- Whittaker’s performance included crucial late-game contributions that helped secure the win.
- Oregon State’s Kennedie Shuler contributed 17 points, 10 steals, and nine assists in an impactful effort.
- The championship celebration featured postgame reflections from Gonzaga’s coach and player experiences.
- The article notes Gonzaga’s resilience after Whittaker’s ACL injury in high school and subsequent recruitment.
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