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West Coast Teams Shine in Thanksgiving Tournaments

11/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Several West Coast Conference teams, including Gonzaga and Oregon State, compete in high-profile Thanksgiving-week tournaments.
Kennedie Shuler of Oregon State posts a career-high 14 assists to lead the conference.
Candy Edokpaigbe of the University of San Francisco averages 19.3 points per game to lead the league.
Oregon State, Saint Mary’s College of California, and Santa Clara University each have five wins entering the week.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural NCAA Basketball Tournament took place in 1939, culminating in Oregon's victory over Ohio State, 46-33, at Patten Gymnasium in Evanston, Illinois. This event marked the beginning of a national championship framework for college basketball, which has since evolved significantly, expanding from eight teams to 68 by 2011, and shaping the landscape of collegiate athletics across the United States.

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Story summary

Several West Coast Conference teams, including Gonzaga and Oregon State, compete in high-profile Thanksgiving-week tournaments.
Kennedie Shuler of Oregon State posts a career-high 14 assists to lead the conference.
Candy Edokpaigbe of the University of San Francisco averages 19.3 points per game to lead the league.
Oregon State, Saint Mary’s College of California, and Santa Clara University each have five wins entering the week.

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