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Eastern Oregon Tops Oregon Tech in Regular Season Finale
Mountaineers claim share of CCC title, Owls earn No. 4 seed in conference tournament
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Eastern Oregon University used a dominant 16-0 run in the first half to pull away from Oregon Tech, winning 84-58 and clinching a share of the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) regular season title. The loss drops Oregon Tech to the No. 4 seed in the upcoming CCC Tournament, where they will host College of Idaho in the opening round on Wednesday.
Why it matters
This game decided the final standings in the CCC, with EOU and Lewis-Clark State tying for the regular season championship. Oregon Tech's third-place finish means they will host a first-round playoff game, giving them a chance to advance in the conference tournament.
The details
EOU took control of the game with a 16-0 run in the first half, holding Oregon Tech without a made field goal for six minutes. The Mountaineers led by as many as 18 points in the opening period and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half. Oregon Tech was held to a season-low 58 points on 38% shooting, including just 2-of-18 from three-point range.
- The game was played on February 23, 2026.
- Oregon Tech will host College of Idaho in the CCC Tournament first round on Wednesday.
The players
Eastern Oregon University
The Mountaineers clinched a share of the Cascade Collegiate Conference regular season title with the win.
Oregon Tech
The Hustlin' Owls finished in a three-way tie for third place in the CCC standings and will host a first-round playoff game on Wednesday.
Trent Rogers
The EOU player led all scorers with 17 points in the victory.
Colby Whicker
The Oregon Tech player scored a season-high 12 points in the losing effort.
Lewis-Clark State
The Warriors tied EOU for the CCC regular season title, but earned the automatic bid to the NAIA Championships via a tiebreaker.
What’s next
Oregon Tech will host College of Idaho in the first round of the CCC Tournament on Wednesday, February 26th at 7pm.
The takeaway
This game highlighted the competitive nature of the Cascade Collegiate Conference, with three teams finishing tied for third place. Oregon Tech's ability to earn a home playoff game shows their resilience, despite falling short against the conference champions.
