2025-26 Eagles Basketball News

Wesson Named NAIA Third Team All-American

March 30, 2026

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/30/26) – Williams Baptist University men’s basketball sophomore Deion Wesson was named an NAIA Men’s Basketball Third Team All-American, the national office announced Monday morning.

Wesson, Quinton Earn AMC All-Tournament Honor

March 05, 2026

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/5/26) – Williams Baptist University men’s basketball standouts Deion Wesson and Rico Quinton were both named to the American Midwest Conference All-Tournament Team, the league announced on Thursday morning.

Eagles Drop AMC Championship Game

March 02, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (3/2/26) – The Williams Baptist University men’s basketball team fell in the American Midwest Conference Tournament championship game against Columbia by the final score of 83-71 on Monday night inside W.E. Dowell Fieldhouse.

Eagles Rally to Overcome Trojans; Punch Ticket to AMC Championship Game

February 28, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (2/28/26) – The Williams Baptist University men’s basketball team defeated Hannibal-LaGrange 77-72 in the American Midwest Conference Tournament semifinals inside W.E. Dowell Fieldhouse on Saturday night.

Eagles Set School Record For Single-Season Wins With AMC Quarterfinal Victory Over Patriots

February 27, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (2/27/26) – The Williams Baptist University men’s basketball team defeated Mission 80-72 in the quarterfinal round of the American Midwest Conference Tournament inside W.E. Dowell Fieldhouse on Friday night.

Wesson Named AMC Player of the Year

February 25, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (2/25/26) – Williams Baptist University men’s basketball sophomore Deion Wesson was named American Midwest Conference Player of the Year, headlining eight individual awards for WBU at the AMC Awards Banquet Wednesday in Springfield, Mo.

Eagles Drop Regular Season Finale to Trojans

February 21, 2026

HANNIBAL, Mo. (2/21/26) – The Williams Baptist University men’s basketball team fell in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season 88-75 to Hannibal-LaGrange on Saturday afternoon inside the Mabee Sports Complex.

MBB Game Preview: WBU at Hannibal-LaGrange (Feb. 21 | 3 PM)

February 20, 2026

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/20/26) - The Williams Baptist University men’s basketball team will close out the 2025-26 regular season on the road against Hannibal-LaGrange on Saturday.

Eagles Tie Program Win Record With Late Rally Against Mustangs

February 19, 2026

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/19/26) – The Williams Baptist University men’s basketball team tied the record for wins in a season after rallying late to take down Central Baptist 81-71 inside the Southerland-Mabee Center on Thursday night.

MBB Game Preview: WBU vs Central Baptist (Feb. 19 | 7:30 PM)

February 17, 2026

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/17/26) - The Williams Baptist University men’s basketball team will round out its 2025-26 home schedule against Central Baptist on Thursday night inside the Southerland-Mabee Center.

Washington Earns Second NAIA National Player of the Week Honor

February 17, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (2/17/26) – Williams Baptist University senior Jesse Washington was named NAIA National Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season, the national office announced Tuesday morning.

Washington, Luckey Sweep AMC Player of the Week Awards

February 16, 2026

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/16/26) – Williams Baptist University men’s basketball swept American Midwest Conference Player of the Week honors as Jesse Washington earned the offensive award, while Aseem Luckey took the honor on the defensive side, the league office announced Monday afternoon.