Beavers Close Season at NCAA West Regionals

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Oregon State wrapped up its 2026 season at the NCAA West Preliminary Round, highlighted by Ainsley Herron's advancement to the 1,500-meter quarterfinals. Thursday's action opened in the javelin, where Havana Alonso and Maryann Ackerman represented the Beavers in the first round. Alonso finished 40th with a throw of 43.80m/143-8, while Ackerman followed closely in 43rd at 43.58m/143-0. On the track, Herron delivered Oregon State's top performance of the meet in the 1,500-meter first round. The junior ran a personal-best 4:14.72 to automatically qualify for Saturday's quarterfinals, while also improving her standing at No. 3 on Oregon State's...