CORVALLIS, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University Women's Wrestling was selected third in the Cascade Collegiate Conference Preseason Poll, earning 46 points and one first-place vote ahead of the 2026-27 season.

The Mountaineers enter the new campaign looking to build on a competitive 2025-26 season that saw Eastern Oregon maintain a consistent presence in the national rankings, with between four and seven individually ranked wrestlers throughout the year. EOU sent five wrestlers to the NAIA National Championships, including three automatic qualifiers and two at-large selections, while two additional wrestlers earned alternative status.

Eastern Oregon also placed five wrestlers on the All-Conference podium at the CCC Tournament, establishing a strong foundation to build upon heading into the new season.
The Mountaineers return a talented group of nationally ranked competitors, led by Gloria Diaz, who enters the season ranked No. 19 nationally after finishing second at the CCC Tournament and earning a berth to the NAIA National Championships. Lexie Garza returns ranked No. 13 after placing fourth at the conference tournament and qualifying for nationals, while Veil Foreman enters the season ranked No. 16 following a second-place All-CCC finish and a national tournament berth. Kiona Michel also returns after placing third at the CCC Tournament and qualifying for the NAIA National Championships.

EOU will look to fill the gaps left by graduate Sitlaly Macias and Bella Coronado, who departs the program after her freshman season. The Mountaineers will add depth to the lineup with an accomplished incoming class featuring Washington state champion and multi-state placer Danica Torres, multi-state placer Kyler Scott, multi-Idaho state placer Olivia Engel and multi-Oregon state placer Maddie Armstrong.

With returning national qualifiers, proven All-CCC performers and a promising group of newcomers, Eastern Oregon enters the 2026-27 season positioned to compete for conference success and another opportunity to make an impact on the national stage.

The Mountaineers will look to carry their momentum into the upcoming campaign as they pursue another strong season in the Cascade Collegiate Conference and at the NAIA level.


2026-27 CCC Women's Wrestling Preseason Poll
 

Team (First-Place Votes)	Points
1. Southern Oregon University (6)	62
2. University of Providence (1)	48
3. Eastern Oregon University (1)	46
4. The Evergreen State College	40
5. Westcliff University	36
6. Arizona Christian University	31
7. Hope International University	13
8. Simpson University	12