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Warrior Women Rally Past Eastern Oregon to Advance to Cascade Conference Championship
LC State Women's Basketball team earns fifth straight conference title game appearance
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The No. 17 LC State Women's Basketball team defeated No. 14 Eastern Oregon 70-57 in the Cascade Conference semifinal to advance to the championship game for the fifth consecutive season. The Warriors overcame an early deficit, outscoring the Mountaineers 22-7 in the third quarter to take control of the game.
Why it matters
This victory extends LC State's impressive run of conference championship game appearances, showcasing the program's sustained excellence. The Warriors will now have a chance to win their fifth straight Cascade Conference title and secure an automatic bid to the national tournament.
The details
LC State fell behind 18-9 after the first quarter but chipped away at the deficit before taking control with a dominant 22-7 third quarter. Payton Hymas led the Warriors with 21 points, while Lindsey Wilson recorded a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double. The Warriors' defense forced 16 turnovers and held Eastern Oregon to 38.3% shooting from the field.
- The game was played on March 1, 2026.
The players
Payton Hymas
A key player for the LC State Warriors, scoring 21 points in the victory.
Lindsey Wilson
Recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Warriors.
Caelyn Orlandi
The head coach of the LC State Women's Basketball team, who led her squad to the conference championship game for the fifth straight season.
Anji Weissenfluh
The head coach of the Eastern Oregon Mountaineers, whose team fell short in the conference semifinal.
Darian Herring
Scored 20 points, including 14 in the second half, to help the Warriors rally past Eastern Oregon.
What they’re saying
“I would first like to congratulate coach Anji (Weissenfluh) and her Eastern Oregon team. She is an excellent coach, and her team always competes at a high level and with tremendous heart. They will do great at the national tournament. Our team had a tremendous second half. The heart and grit we showed today was so special. Our team played for each other, and I can't say anything more than I am so proud of them.”
— Caelyn Orlandi, Head Coach, LC State Women's Basketball (dailyfly.com)
“Lindsey Wilson was so tremendous today and her leadership and will to win was spectacular. Payton played with great heart and scored so great at the basket, Darian was fantastic on both ends and Kendall Wallace amped up the defense in the second half and did exactly what she needed to do. Her baskets in the fourth were so timely too. All of our players impacted the win today and we look forward to what's next.”
— Caelyn Orlandi, Head Coach, LC State Women's Basketball (dailyfly.com)
What’s next
LC State will take on top-seeded No. 20 Corban (Ore.) in the 2026 Cascade Conference Women's Basketball Championship on Monday at 5:30 p.m.
The takeaway
The LC State Warriors have established themselves as a consistent powerhouse in the Cascade Conference, earning their fifth straight conference championship game appearance. Their ability to rally from an early deficit and play as a cohesive team showcases the program's depth and resilience as they pursue another conference title.
