The Oregon Tech Lady Owls are set to compete at the Hope International SummerSlam in California, marking their return to the West Coast for the first time since 2024. They will face La Sierra, Simpson, Hope International, and Life Pacific. Each match will be streamed live, with stats available online. The tournament provides a chance for the team to build off their recent performances and establish early momentum for the season.

By the Numbers
  • The Owls currently hold a 14-match win streak against Simpson with a series record of 35-1.
  • Kaley Whalen has extended her streak to nine matches with 14-or-more digs and is approaching 1,500 career digs.
State of Play
  • The Lady Owls finished with a 2-1 record at the Paradise Volleyball Classic last week, including a win against Embry-Riddle.
  • Oregon Tech is currently ranked seventh in the Cascade Conference preseason poll, tied with Northwest at 52 points.
What's Next

The Owls will play four matches at the SummerSlam, seeking to solidify their performance ahead of their upcoming home opener against Simpson next Saturday.

Bottom Line

The Lady Owls are looking to bounce back from a challenging start and capitalize on matchups against teams with varying strengths this week, which could set the tone for the rest of their season.