Beach Volleyball

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2026 NAIA Women’s Beach Volleyball All-America teams and Pair of the Year on Tuesday.

The latest postseason beach volleyball ratings reflect a competitive and tightly bunched field, with Southern Oregon securing the top spot after winning the invitational title. The Raiders, who carry a strong 24-3 record, also secured six first-place votes.

Southern Oregon captured the NAIA Beach Volleyball Invitational championship on April 25 with a 3–2 win over OUAZ (Ariz.) in a match that swung on momentum and timing. 

Southern Oregon advanced in decisive fashion at the NAIA Beach Volleyball Invitational, sweeping Corban (Ore.) 3-0 in Semifinal 2 on April 25.