LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon volleyball team has released its 2026-27 schedule, which features a competitive mix of non-conference contests and Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) matchups as the Mountaineers look to build momentum and make a strong postseason push this fall. 

EOU will spend its first ten matches on the road, beginning the season in Lebanon, Tenn., for a two-day tournament starting on the 14th against Columbia International and Fisk, and EOU will finish the Phoenix Classic against Rio Grande (OH) and end the day with tournament host Cumberland (Tenn.). The following weekend, August 21-22, the Mounties head to Fullerton, Calif., for a two-day tournament that will showcase strong non-conference competition. In Fullerton, Eastern will face Life Pacific (Calif.), Northwestern (Iowa), Simpson (Calif.), and Hope International (Calif.). From there, the Mounties travel to conference foe in Boise, ID for a trio of matches against Montana Western, The Master's (Calif.), and Dickinson State (N.D.).

Eastern Oregon will finish the road stand down in the Evergreen State for back-to-back conference matches against The Evergreen State College and Northwest University.

EOU's home opener will kick off September 11 against in-state rival Southern Oregon, slotted for 6 p.m. first serve.

Here's what Head Coach Kaki McLean Morehead said about this year's schedule, "We're excited about the opportunities this fall schedule will provide our group. We know there will be adversity that comes with the amount of travel and the level of competition we'll face, but those experiences are also what make college athletics special. Our team will be challenged in a lot of ways, and we're looking forward to embracing that together. We also return a strong core of experienced players who understand our standards and what it takes to compete at a high level, and that leadership will be extremely valuable throughout the season." 

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Anchors of the 2026 Squad 

The Mounties success this season will be powered by a strong group of returners.  

Keira Vaughn (R-Sr., Eugene, Ore., Outside Hitter)
Vaugn played in 35 matches last season, appearing in 115 of the 119 sets. She recorded 399 kills (3.47 per set) with a hitting percentage of .315. Her leadership and versatility will be key for the Mounties in 2026. 

Kate Stidham (Jr., Central Point, Ore., Setter)                                                          
Stidham competed in 35 matches last season, appearing in 118 of the 119 sets. She dished out 793 assists on the year. Defensively, she contributed 214 digs for the Mounties. She is looking to eclipse 1,000 assists for the Mountaineers as they look to make a push to defend their crown in the CCC. 

Brooke Womack (Jr., Sandy, Ore., Outside Hitter)                                              
Womack played in 35 matches last season, appearing in 114 of the 119 sets. She recorded 289 kills (2.54 per set) with a hitting percentage of .231. Her leadership and versatility will be key for the Mounties in 2026. 

Jaycee Villastrigo (Sr., Powell Butte, Ore., Libero)
Villastrigo played 36 matches last season while appearing in every set for the Mountaineers. Defensively, she recorded 411 digs on the year while one shy of 100 assists. Her grit will be key for the Mounties in 2026.

Mylie Mills (So., Nampa, ID, Middle Hitter)                                                                
Mills played in 36 matches last season, appearing in 114 of the 119 sets. She recorded 116 kills with a hitting percentage of .304. Her leadership and encouragement will be vital for the Mounties in 2026. 

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