Oregon State embraces its underdog role in the NCAAs Follow Us Question of the Day By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press - Wednesday, March 17, 2021 As Oregon State’s players celebrated their unlikely Pac-12 tournament title, former teammate Tres Tinkle was in the stands with his arms raised, one finger extended on one hand and two on the other. It’s clear what the “12” he was signaling meant. That’s where the Beavers were picked to finish in the conference. Instead, the first-time Pac-12 tourney champions are headed to the NCAA Tournament. As the 12th seed - ironically enough - the Beavers will face fifth-seeded Tennessee on Friday in the Midwest Region.