Can Oregon State shock the world against South Carolina? It almost certainly can’t happen without a signature performance by Raegan Beers.
Beers posted a double-double in the Beavers’ victory over Notre Dame in the Sweet 16, scoring 18 points to go with 13 rebounds, and Oregon State is 15-1 when she scores at least 19 points this season.
Beers is the face of Oregon State, but you can’t see her face in the NCAA Tournament. That’s because Beers is wearing a protective face mask throughout the big dance, which began with three impressive wins for the Beavers.
Here’s what you need to know about why Beers is wearing a face mask during Oregon State’s tournament run.
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Why is Raegan Beers wearing a face mask?
Beers has worn a protective face mask since returning from a broken nose suffered against UCLA in February.
The Sporting News All-American went down in pain after taking an elbow to the nose during Oregon State’s win over the Bruins on Feb. 16, and she was forced to sit out four games — three of which the Beavers lost — while recovering from the blow.
“I didn’t realize how sensitive the nose was until I got hit there,” Beers told Oregon Live. She was initially listed as day-to-day…
