(Elaine Thompson Associated Press)
DALLAS — Jamie Weisner first recalls that she did not actually track down the ball. But she also remembers the crowd reaction.
During a blowout over Utah on Valentine's Day at Gill Coliseum, Weisner twisted her body in midair while attempting to save a loose ball flying out of bounds near the baseline. Though the Oregon State senior guard matched a career high with 27 points on that afternoon, that moment of true grit garnered the loudest ovation.
"The place erupted," Weisner said with a smile.
The moment also perfectly captures Weisner, the Pac-12 Player of the Year now leading the Beavers into Saturday's Sweet 16 matchup against DePaul at American Airlines Center.