However, a strong finish before the half and a dominant third quarter that saw UW–Stout put up 24 unanswered points dampened the Bears’ chances of a win. WashU would ultimately fall to the Blue Devils 31-23 on Nov. 22 in their third-ever Isthmus bowl appearance and final game as a member of the CCIW.

Across two wins over the Nov. 14 weekend, the Bears proved their versatility, showcasing their offensive dominance in one game and displaying their gritty defense in the next.

The Bears’ “we will” mentality is just one example of their commitment to developing a strong team culture and winning key games. In head coach Lisa Stone’s second year as head coach, the Bears now seek to put Stone’s playbook into practice – and get back to playing playoff basketball.

It may have taken an additional 10 days past the expected completion, but the South Campus fields have been finished and are now open. WashU acquired the South Campus fields, formerly Christian Brothers College High School located in the DeMun neighborhood of Clayton, more than 20 years ago. It now features a state-of-the-art turf field for club and recreational use.

A volleyball season has many ups and downs. Each weekend brings a different set of competition, from familiar University Athletic Association (UAA) foes to an array of high-level invitational tournaments across the country. This weekend, the Bears were tested by two Top-25 opponents at the Marty Petersen Invitational in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. For a team like the No. 10 WashU volleyball team, building consistency, playing together, and responding to adversity against a variety of play styles and opponents early in the season is vital to a run in the UAA and NCAA Tournament in November. Last weekend, the Bears moved through […]

While the Bears were unable to claim a second consecutive national title this weekend, the team finished second in Division III with a strong showing at the 2025 NCAA Division III Championship in Geneva, Ohio, on May 22-24. The team’s second-place finish marks their ninth podium appearance in the last 10 seasons.

Three and a half years after playing his final game for the Bears, Durbin is on the cusp of turning his dream into a reality. On Monday, Nov. 18, the infielder was added to the Yankees’ 40-man roster. Now one call away from the big leagues, Durbin has a strong chance of making the active roster when the season begins in April and could play a big role for the Yankees next year.

WashU is proposing to relocate its baseball, softball, intramural, and club sports facilities to the land it is leasing from Concordia Seminary, as part of an effort to expand and modernize its athletic facilities. However, the plans are facing scrutiny from Clayton residents, who worry that the new facilities will create too much noise and traffic. 

Even as much of the roster remains intact, this year, expectations are different. As with any season, WashU wants to be that one team left standing. And this year, more than any year in the recent past, they have the pieces to do it.

 In an exit poll conducted by Student Life, 448 voters at the WashU Athletic Complex overwhelmingly supported Democrats, including Kamala Harris for President, Lucas Kunce for Senate, and Wesley Bell for the House of Representatives. Abortion was named a key issue for a majority of voters, and more than 90% of respondents supported Amendment 3.