https://portlandpilots.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for University of Portland Athleticsen-us60https://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/5/14/womens-basketball-alex-fowler-becomes-first-pilot-to-make-wnba-roster-signs-with-new-york-liberty.aspxhttps://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/5/14/womens-basketball-alex-fowler-becomes-first-pilot-to-make-wnba-roster-signs-with-new-york-liberty.aspxWomen's Basketball

NEW YORK, N.Y. – University of Portland women's basketball alumna Alex Fowler was signed to a developmental player contract by the New York Liberty, the team announced Thursday. Fowler will be activated for the Liberty's game tonight against the Portland Fire at the Moda Center. The 2023 graduate becomes the first Pilot to make a WNBA roster.]]>Alex Fowler drives to the basket during the 2023 WCC TournamentThu, 14 May 2026 14:50:00 PST921683https://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/4/29/womens-basketball-lainey-spear-named-di-aaa-ada-scholar-athlete.aspxhttps://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/4/29/womens-basketball-lainey-spear-named-di-aaa-ada-scholar-athlete.aspxWomen's Basketball

CLEVELAND – For the second year in a row, Portland Pilots Women's Basketball had a student-athlete earn DI-AAA Athletic Director's Association (Di-AAA, ADA) scholar-athlete status, making the 24th annual scholar team.]]>Lainey Spear bangs the drum after a win over Seattle U.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:02:00 PST921659https://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/26/womens-basketball-portland-falls-72-54-to-montana-state.aspxhttps://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/26/womens-basketball-portland-falls-72-54-to-montana-state.aspxWomen's Basketball

BOZEMAN, Mont. – The Portland Pilots had their Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) run stopped in the Super 16 with a 72-54 loss to the Montana State Bobcats before a hostile home crowd of 3,897 at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Thursday night.]]>Brynn Smith attempts a three-pointer in Portland's WNIT road game at Montana State on March 26, 2026.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:12:00 PST921575https://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/25/womens-basketball-pilots-off-to-bozeman-to-play-montana-state-in-super-16-of-wnit.aspxhttps://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/25/womens-basketball-pilots-off-to-bozeman-to-play-montana-state-in-super-16-of-wnit.aspxWomen's Basketball

BOZEMAN, Mont. – The Portland Pilots are onto the Super 16 of the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT), taking on the Montana State Bobcats for a rematch of their regular season contest. The two teams will play in Bozeman on Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. PDT. Check PortlandPilots.com for live stats and video options.]]>Florence Dallow shoots the jumper over a Lamar defender.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:10:00 PST921573https://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/24/four-pilots-make-csc-academic-all-district-team-for-womens-basketball.aspxhttps://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/24/four-pilots-make-csc-academic-all-district-team-for-womens-basketball.aspxWomen's Basketball

GREENWOOD, Ind. – Four Portland Pilots Women's Basketball players were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team on Tuesday, with Dyani Ananiev, Rhyan Mogel, Lainey Spear and Ella Zimmerman all making the team.]]>CSC Academic All-District Women's Basketball 2025-26Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:15:00 PST921572https://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/22/womens-basketball-pilots-advance-to-super-16-of-wnit-with-78-68-win-over-lamar.aspxhttps://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/22/womens-basketball-pilots-advance-to-super-16-of-wnit-with-78-68-win-over-lamar.aspxWomen's Basketball

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Pilots advanced to the Super 16 of the Women's National Invitation Tournament with the 78-68 win over the Lamar Lady Cardinals. The win puts Portland at 20-14 on the year.]]>Rhyan Mogel drains the jumper over the Lamar defender.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:00:00 PST921567https://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/21/womens-basketball-portland-hosts-lamar-for-second-round-of-wnit-this-sunday.aspxhttps://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/21/womens-basketball-portland-hosts-lamar-for-second-round-of-wnit-this-sunday.aspxWomen's Basketball

PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Pilots Women's Basketball is ready for their WNIT second-round matchup against the Lamar Lady Cardinals at the Chiles Center. The two teams play on Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. Check PortlandPilots.com for tickets, live stats, audio and video options.]]>Brynn Smith scans the court against Oregon State.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:24:00 PST921560https://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/19/womens-basketball-pilots-win-first-round-matchup-against-sam-houston-in-wnit-62-59.aspxhttps://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/19/womens-basketball-pilots-win-first-round-matchup-against-sam-houston-in-wnit-62-59.aspxWomen's Basketball

PORTLAND, Ore. – In a chaotic opening round showdown in the WNIT that featured 54 combined turnovers, the Portland Pilots defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 62-59 to advance to the second round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament.]]>Lainey Spear bangs the drum after an opening round win over Sam Houston in the WNIT.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:14:00 PST921554https://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/18/womens-basketball-pilots-set-for-opening-round-matchup-against-sam-houston.aspxhttps://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/18/womens-basketball-pilots-set-for-opening-round-matchup-against-sam-houston.aspxWomen's Basketball

PORTLAND, Ore. – Postseason play is here, with the Portland Pilots set to take on the Sam Houston Bearkats in the opening round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament. The two teams play on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. here at the Chiles Center. Check PortlandPilots.com for tickets, live stats, audio and video options.]]>The Pilots bench celebrates a big play against the Cougars.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:07:00 PST921552https://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/16/womens-basketball-pilots-to-host-sam-houston-in-first-round-of-wnit.aspxhttps://portlandpilots.com/news/2026/3/16/womens-basketball-pilots-to-host-sam-houston-in-first-round-of-wnit.aspxWomen's Basketball

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Women's National Invitation Tournament bracket has been revealed, and the Portland Pilots will host the San Houston State Bearkats in the opening round of the WNIT. The two teams will play on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. here at the Chiles Center.]]>PORTLAND, OR - February 07, 2026 - Forward Lainey Spear #20, Guard Tiffany Barbosa #7, Guard Nicole Anderson #17, Guard Florence Dallow #3 during the game between the University of Portland Pilots and Oregon State University Beavers at Chiles Center in Portland, OR. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:06:00 PST921546