Southwestern Oregon’s men’s basketball team opens the 2026-27 collegiate season at the SE Tip-Off Classic, Blue Mtn. CC, Pendleton, Friday, Nov. 13, against Blue Mtn., 7p.  On Saturday, the Lakers play Wenatchee, 1p.  Sunday, Nov. 15, SWOCC hosts Pacific University JVs, noon.  Southwestern’s women’s basketball team opens the season at the Titan Classic, Lane CC, Eugene, Friday, 5p, against Pierce.  On Saturday, the Lakers take on Centralia, 2p.  And, Sunday, 10a, against Treasure Valley.  At the NWAC Cross-Country Championships, Monday, Nov. 9, SWOCC’s women placed second (44) to Spokane 37.  The Lakers Vianey Toledo was fourth (22-54.5) overall on the 6K course.  Raena Crisp was seventh (23:12.2), Taylor Dickey eighth (23:15.1), Lydia Montes De Oca 12th (23:38.8), and McKenzie Miller 13th (23:38.8).  The Lakers’ men’s team was third (62 pts.) overall, as Lane (26) took first and Spokane (41) second.  Kyler Brooks led SWOCC in fourth-place (25:25.6) on the 8K course.  Brody Michael was seventh (25:27.6).  Emmanuel Salinas 13th (25:58.0). Ty Hunter 18th (26:36.4).  And, Joe Nicholson 20th (26:58.0).