LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University Athletics is gearing up for a busy week of competition, highlighted by a Top-5 showdown for No. 2 Volleyball, the return of football to Community Stadium, and a full slate of home events to close out the regular season. With postseason races heating up, the Mountaineers will look to make their statements and secure their spots.
Wednesday, October 28
No. 2-ranked Volleyball travels to Caldwell, Idaho, for a highly anticipated matchup against No. 5-ranked College of Idaho at 7 p.m. MT. The Mountaineers (26-1, 15-1) sit atop the conference standings with a one-match lead over the Yotes (21-2, 14-2). The two teams met earlier this season in an intense battle, with EOU coming away with a 3-1 victory. The Mounties enter the matchup following sweeps of Oregon Tech and No. 24 Southern Oregon, while College of Idaho is coming off a 3-0 loss to SOU and a 3-0 win over Oregon Tech. With the CCC regular-season title race tightening, Wednesday's showdown could play a pivotal role in determining the conference's top spot.
Friday, October 30
(RV) Women's Basketball heads to Caldwell for the second weekend of preseason action, opening the Caldwell Classic against No. 16-ranked Montana Tech at 12 p.m. MT. The Mountaineers (0-2) opened their preseason at the Northwest Crossover Classic, falling 55-45 to No. 24 Carroll and 75-69 to MSU-Northern. The Orediggers (1-0) enter the matchup following a 91-57 victory over Hope International. The last meeting between EOU and Montana Tech came during the 2023-24 season, when the Mountaineers edged the Diggers 55-54.
Women's Soccer returns home for their final Cascade Collegiate Conference regular-season matches, hosting Evergreen at 4 p.m. PT. The Mountaineers (10-5-1, 6-4) are coming off a strong 3-0 victory over Providence and currently sit fifth in the conference standings as they continue to battle for a spot in the CCC Tournament. The Geoducks (0-9-3, 0-8-2 ) enter the contest following a 1-0 loss to Northwest. EOU has historically controlled the series, holding a 16-2 record against Evergreen since the early 2000s, including a 3-1 victory in last season's meeting.
Men's Soccer follows at 6:30 p.m. PT as the Mountaineers continue their push toward the postseason. EOU (4-3-6, 4-2-4) comes off a 1-0 victory over Providence and sits sixth in the conference standings, still fighting to secure a CCC Tournament berth. Evergreen (5-6-3, 3-6-1) enters the matchup after a 3-1 win over Northwest University and currently sits ninth in the standings. The Mounties hold a 3-4-3 record against the Geoducks, including a 3-1 win in last season's matchup.
Friday's home soccer doubleheader will also feature Breast Cancer Awareness Night, giving fans an opportunity to support an important cause while cheering on the Mountaineers.
Saturday, October 31
Men's Wrestling opens its 2026-27 season in Redding, California, competing at the Simpson Duals beginning at 9 a.m. PT. The Mountaineers will face Menlo College, Fresno City College, Evergreen, and Sacramento City College as they begin the new campaign.
(RV) Football returns to Community Stadium to headline Saturday's home action, hosting Montana Western at 1 p.m. PT. The Mountaineers (5-2, 2-1) look to bounce back after a 63-28 loss to undefeated, top-ranked College of Idaho. The Bulldogs (3-5, 1-3) enter the matchup following a 47-28 victory over Simpson. EOU holds an 18-17 record against Montana Western since the early 2000s, though the Bulldogs claimed a 56-14 win last season. The Mountaineers' most recent victory over Western came in 2021.
Saturday's football game will celebrate Family Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Children ages 16 and under receive free admission, and fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness.
Women's Basketball continues play at the Caldwell Classic, taking on Montana Western at 2 p.m. PT. The Bulldogs (3-0) enter the contest undefeated after earning wins over Hope International (73-61), as well as Evergreen (71-43) and (RV) Lewis-Clark State (52-49) at the Northwest Crossover Classic. Montana Western holds an 18-8 advantage in the all-time series dating back to 1983, but EOU claimed the most recent meeting with a 71-58 victory during the 2025-26 season.
Volleyball returns to Quinn Coliseum for its final home match of the regular season, hosting Warner Pacific at 4:30 p.m. PT. The Mountaineers swept the Knights in their earlier meeting this season, winning by scores of 25-8, 25-15, and 25-11. Warner Pacific (0-17) enters the matchup following losses to Walla Walla and No. 22 Lewis-Clark State. With the postseason approaching, the Mounties will look to close out their home schedule on a high note in front of Mountie Nation.
Women's Soccer takes the field at 5 p.m. PT for its final regular-season match, hosting Northwest University. The Eagles (8-3-1, 7-2-1) sit third in the conference standings and have already secured their place in the CCC Tournament after a 1-0 victory over Evergreen. Northwest holds a 10-7-2 advantage in the all-time series, but Eastern Oregon earned a 1-0 win in last season's meeting.
Men's Soccer closes out the regular season at 7:30 p.m. PT against Northwest. The Eagles (4-9-1, 2-8) enter the matchup following a 3-1 loss to Evergreen and currently sit at the bottom of the conference standings. The Mountaineers hold a 5-3-3 advantage in the series and defeated Northwest 6-0 last season.
Saturday's home matches will feature Senior Night and Fright Night for Volleyball and Soccer. Mountie Nation is encouraged to pack the stands, celebrate the accomplishments of EOU's three senior classes, and show support as the teams close out their home schedules. Fans are also invited to dress up in their best Halloween costumes and bring the spooky spirit to Quinn Coliseum and the soccer pitch.
Mark your calendars, pack the stands, and bring the energy for a big week in Mountie Nation!
