Oregon State's Tiara Bolden Earns WCC Player of the Week Honors

Bolden scored 44 points over two games, leading the Beavers to victories over Portland and Washington State.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Oregon State senior guard Tiara Bolden was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Week on Monday for the second time this season. Bolden scored a career-high 29 points in a win over Portland, followed by 15 points in a victory against Washington State. Her 22 points per game average last week was the highest in the league.

Why it matters

Bolden's standout performances have helped propel Oregon State to a strong season, as the Beavers look to secure a high seed in the upcoming West Coast Conference tournament.

The details

A product of Eugene's Churchill High School, Bolden is averaging 13.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this season. She began her collegiate career at Eastern Arizona College before transferring to La Salle and then joining Oregon State prior to the 2024-2025 season.

  • Bolden scored 29 points in Oregon State's 64-54 win over Portland on February 22, 2026.
  • Bolden scored 15 points in Oregon State's 79-51 victory against Washington State on February 24, 2026.

The players

Tiara Bolden

A senior guard for the Oregon State Beavers women's basketball team.

Scott Rueck

The head coach of the Oregon State Beavers women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“I was just thinking it's time for me to step up and to help my teammates because they believe in me so much. So, that's the least I could do for them.”

— Tiara Bolden (si.com)

What’s next

Oregon State has two regular season games remaining. The Beavers will face San Diego on the road on Thursday, February 26 at 6 p.m. PT, and then host Loyola Marymount on Saturday, February 28 at 1 p.m. PT.

The takeaway

Tiara Bolden's standout performances have been a key factor in Oregon State's success this season, and the Beavers will look to her continued leadership as they prepare for the West Coast Conference tournament.