Western Oregon has competed in the Lone Star Conference (LSC) for football as an affiliate member since the 2022 season. The Wolves previously competed in the D-II Pacific West Conference (PacWest) from 1998–99 to 2000–01; and in the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1993–94 to 1997–98 (although they remained in the CCC as an affiliate member for some sports from 1998–99 to 1999–2000).
Western Oregon competes in 12 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, soccer and track & field, while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, track & field and volleyball.
== Notable alumni ==
Kevin Boss – American football player for the New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, and Kansas City Chiefs
Tony Burris – American football player, Arena Football League's Detroit Drive and Washington Commandos
Jeff Charleston – American football player, New Orleans Saints
Brian Greene …
