Category: Sports

  • EOU Volleyball Enjoys Two Victories in Honolulu

    HONOLULU, Hawaii – From the HPU Shark Tank in Honolulu, Eastern Oregon University’s volleyball squad continued their unbeaten run as they faced off against both Jessup University and Bryan College in Friday’s slate of competition.  Game 1: Under the sun of the Magic Island Hawaii Classic, Jessup surged early to secure the initial lead. But…

  • Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Start Season in NAIA Top 25

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NAIA has released the inaugural 2023 top 25 rankings for Men’s and Women’s Cross Country. Eastern Oregon men’s team rose to No. 9 nationally, up from their No. 13 position at the end of the 2022 season, whereas the women’s team secured the No. 25 ranking. The Mountaineer men’s team…

  • Mounties Score Late, Secure Tie Against No. 6 Ranked NNU

    La Grande, Ore –  The Eastern Oregon Mountaineers opened up preseason play hosting the Nighthawks of Northwest Nazarene on Thursday afternoon. A great early season test, NNU entered todays contest the No. 6 ranked team in all of NCAA Division II. The Nighthawks struck first, scoring two goals in the first half. NNU’s Grady Thurman seized an opportunity in…

  • McMurtrey Recognized as CCC Setter of the Week

    Corvallis, Ore – Eastern Oregon University’s standout, Alexis McMurtrey, has been distinguished as the Rize Laboratory Volleyball Setter of the Week. Throughout an undefeated weekend, McMurtrey orchestrated the Mountaineers’ offense recording 82 assists over 4 different matches. She kicked off the Big Sky Challenge by delivering a 28-assist performance against the No. 18 ranked College…