PORTLAND, Ore. – How do you build on history when starting fresh?
That's the question facing Portland Pilots Women's Basketball as they prepare for the 2025-26 season, which begins this Tuesday, Nov. 4 against the Willamette Bearcats. With last year's starting five gone and seven newcomers, the Pilots will have to learn who they are when adversity hits – but it's a challenge Portland Head Coach Michael Meek is ready to face.
"We're really young, a brand new team," Meek said. "Even our experienced players are going to be put in completely different roles. I'm really excited about the season because as long as we keep working hard every day and keep trying to get better, our goals have remained the same, which is trying to play our best in March.