"Thriving Timea Gardiner Leads Oregon State to Elite Eight After Fluke Scooter Accident"

Timea Gardiner led Oregon State to the Elite Eight after a scooter accident led to the discovery of blood clots in her lungs, forcing her to miss the first half of her freshman season. Despite initial doubts, she has thrived, averaging 11.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, and excelling in March Madness with 16.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest. Her resilience and talent have shone through, and she continues to ride her scooter with gratitude for the accident that led to the discovery of her health condition.