KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Cascade Collegiate Conference saw five teams move up in rank and one receive votes in the first NAIA Volleyball Coaches Top 25 Poll of the 2026 season, released Wednesday by the national office.
Eastern Oregon University took over the No. 1 spot with 17 first-place votes after opening the season with an 11-0 record. The Mountaineers' strong start includes a 3-1 victory over defending national champion Northwestern (Iowa).
Corban University moved up to No. 4 after opening the season at 7-2.
The College of Idaho jumped to No. 9 following a 7-0 start.
Lewis-Clark State College also remains undefeated at 6-0, moving into a tie for No. 12.
Southern Oregon University claimed the No. 18 spot after opening the season with a 8-2 record.
Bushnell University (5-2) received votes.
Corban and Bushnell open Cascade Conference regular season play tonight, with the remainder of the conference getting into league action this weekend.
With five CCC teams climbing in the national rankings and multiple teams carrying undefeated records into conference play, the CCC is poised for a competitive 2026 season.
Find the complete poll
HERE.