Following a winless weekend, the Bears’ record is 11-5 and 1-4 in UAA play.

The Bears dropped a close game to Carnegie Mellon University on Jan. 16, but they rebounded to defeat Case Western Reserve University on Jan. 18. 

Despite a strong winning record early in the season, the Bears have struggled against ranked opponents.

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.

Days after being paired with the team, Porter was officially “drafted” to WashU. Ever since, he has been an integral part of the Bears squad that most recently made it to the NCAA Division III Final Four.

After an early lead and weathering a comeback by Carroll, the Bears dug in to regain a lead they would never relinquish early in the second half and pulled out the win.

As the Bears prepare to kick off the 2025-26 season, WashU is once again in prime shape for a deep playoff run and to contend for the University Athletic Association (UAA) title. Ranked No. 5 in Division III, WashU has the team to make it happen.

The No. 17 WashU’s men’s basketball team fell short of the national championship game, losing 72-60 to No. 1 New York University in the semifinals of the NCAA Division III tournament on Mar. 20 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

As the team charts their path to the program’s first Final Four appearance in 14 years, the men’s basketball senior class is playing some of their best basketball at the right time, delaying the end of their WashU athletic careers until the final possible weekend.

In March 2020, the WashU men’s basketball team was preparing for a Sweet 16 matchup against North Central College. Fresh off of an upset victory over Nebraska Wesleyan University on their home court, the Bears were in prime position to go on a deep run in the NCAA tournament.