CORVALLIS — It's officially Tennessee week for Oregon State, with a visit from one of the most historic programs in women's basketball looming Saturday.
But before the No. 7 Beavers host the 16th-ranked Volunteers, they'll take on Cal State Bakersfield. And when asked how he'll keep his team focused on that upcoming contest, coach Scott Rueck gave a simple answer.
"Next play. That's it." Rueck said. "It doesn't matter. Maybe two years ago, I might have worried about that. With this group, they know what's at stake every time we take the floor and they know what their expectations are.