Oregon Institute of Technology Athletics

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Both the Oregon Tech men's and women's golf teams were picked to be among the favorites in the 2022-23 Cascade Conference Preseason Coaches' Polls, released today by the league office.

The Lady Owls were picked to finish second in the 8-team circuit, while the OIT men were tabbed as the No. 3 team in the 9-team division.

The Tech women return three of their top-four players, including former NAIA All-American, Payton Canon. The squad received 54 voter points - trailing only British Columbia, the unanimous favorite after winning the NAIA national title in 2021-22. Lewis-Clark State was picked third, followed by Corban and College of Idaho.

The OIT men must replace 4-time All-CCC selection, Mayson Tibbs, but return Hunter Eberhardt and Michael Gray, along with an outstanding recruiting class. UBC also held the top spot, followed by LCSC, the Owls, Bushnell and C of I.

Both squads will open the season on Sept. 4, competing in the 3-day Coastal Collegiate Classic on the Oregon Coast.

2022 CCC Women's Golf Preseason Poll

Team (First-Place Votes)	Points
1. UBC (8)	64
2. Oregon Tech	54
3. Lewis-Clark State College	49
4. Corban University	38
5. College of Idaho	28
6. Southern Oregon University	24
7. Bushnell University	18
8. Walla Walla University	13

2022 CCC Men's Golf Preseason Poll

Team (First-Place Votes)	Points
1. UBC (8)	71
2. Lewis-Clark State College	65
3. Oregon Tech (1)	61
4. Bushnell University	50
5. College of Idaho	44
6. Multnomah University	35
7. Southern Oregon University	26
8. Corban University	25
9. Walla Walla University	20