Eastern Oregon University Athletics

Eastern Oregon competes in the NAIA, which sits between big-time Division I athletics and no-scholarship Division III programs. The Mountaineers offer 13 varsity sports with 441 total athletes, meaning about 20% of the student body participates in varsity athletics. The school distributes over $1.2 million in athletic scholarships across these programs. Eastern Oregon competes in the Cascade Collegiate Conference, where they face regional rivals like Oregon Tech and Southern Oregon. The Mountaineers have traditionally been competitive in cross country and track, sports that align well with the school's outdoor recreation focus and the mountainous terrain of eastern Oregon. With the small enrollment of 2,201 students, athletic events create a tight-knit community atmosphere where teammates and fans know each other personally.