Bearcat men's hoops takes on LaVerne in Cone Field House on Nov. 7, 2025. Photo by Jack Godsil. Following a disappointing 2024-25 season, men’s basketball is gearing up and hoping to find more conference success as they wade through preseason under the guidance of third-year head coach Mike Lenahan. Last season, Willamette started off strong in their non-conference games, beating Hardin-Simmons University, who traveled to the Sweet 16 in the DIII March Madness tournament, but

ASWU President Stevie Bergstrom ('26) speaks about the board meeting at the ASWU senate meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. Photo by Mac Childers. Disclaimer: The Collegian receives most of its funding from ASWU. Willamette’s board of trustees voted in favor of the Associated Students of Willamette University’s (ASWU) reserve management plan  at their meeting in late October, which removes ASWU’s funds from direct investment alongside the Willamette University endowment. The