CORVALLIS — While scanning the box score following Oregon State's victory over UCLA, Jamie Weisner did not focus on teammate Ruth Hamblin's 16 points or 15 rebounds or six blocks.
Weisner pointed to Hamblin's two steals.
"And both of them were diving on the ground," Weisner said with a grin. "So it's awesome to see that."
It's the number that spotlights a shift in style, as Hamblin noticeably upped her aggressiveness in that crucial victory against the No. 14 Bruins. And that latest phase of Hamblin's development could be crucial as the No. 7 Beavers head into the final weekend of the regular season aiming to clinch a second consecutive Pac-12 title, starting with Friday night's massive contest at No.