At the midpoint of the 2025–26 season, the East Coast dodgeball race is anything but settled. James Madison still sits on top, but a surging Virginia squad, a desperate Maryland team, and looming postseason pressure have turned what once felt inevitable into a wide-open fight. With February inching closer, every point, catch, and comeback is starting to matter just a little bit more.
On December 6th, the University of Iowa hosted their inaugural match, their official debut into the league. The event consisted of three NCDA matches, one mixed NCDA formatted game, and one no-sting game, each of which provided priceless experience for the budding team. Below are the game recaps and some brief interview questions each team answered, so take a look at how the day went!
As the temperature continues to drop and players head home for their winter breaks, the NCDA season pauses for a month that feels like an eternity. During that time, let’s take a look at a quintet of powerhouses that have stood out throughout the first four months of the season and currently headline the most recent edition of the power rankings. While these teams have taken different roads to get here, they have all set themselves up well to achieve the ultimate goal: winning a national championship in Athens this April.
Continue reading “A Mid-Season Deep-Dive on College Dodgeball’s Top-5 Teams”On Sunday, November 23rd in Kalamazoo, Michigan, seven teams arrived at Western Michigan University for the fourth Dr. Peter Broe Classic. The teams in attendance were: University of Akron (Akron), Cleveland State University (CSU), Central Michigan University (CMU), Western Michigan University (WMU), Grand Valley State University (GVSU), Michigan State University (MSU) and the University of Wisconsin Platteville (UWP). Below are the results and thoughts from captains and coaches on the day.
Continue reading “Dr. Peter Broe Classic IV Recap”November 22, 2025 was a big day for the UW-Stout and UW-Eau Claire dodgeball clubs. Stout won its first match in club history, followed it up with another, and successfully held its second home tournament. Eau Claire officially joined the NCDA after a few years of trial matches. Needless to say, the coaches and players on each team were thrilled to hold what may be the birth of a new rivalry as Eau Claire and Menominee are a mere 30-minutes apart.
The matches can be viewed on UW-Stout’s YouTube channel here and here.
Continue reading “Rosen Bowl II Recap”This tournament will be a huge accomplishment for the Central Region as it officially debuts the University of Iowa! This event allows the Central region teams like University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UWP) (and hopefully more teams in the future) to meet up without having to drive so far. Below are the previews and the schedule for this event!
This tournament, being hosted on the 22nd of November, 2025, will be a double header between UW-Stout and UW-Eau Claire at UW-Stout (UWEC and UWS respectively). Both teams will have a relatively short reprise from the tournament setting as both teams attended the Pioneer Classic VI just two weeks prior but were unable to play each other. Below is the schedule for the day and a brief preview of each team.
This Sunday in Kalamazoo, Western Michigan will host the fourth Dr. Peter Broe Classic. In attendance will be a mix of title contenders, up-and-coming clubs, and out of region teams. The day will include some intriguing matchups and opportunities for various teams to head into Thanksgiving with some serious momentum. The tournament will be broadcast live the the NCDA Dodgeball YouTube Channel. Here is the schedule of games for the event:
Below is a breakdown of each participating team, followed by some marquee matchups to watch.
November 8th, 2025, UW-Platteville (UWP) hosted the sixth iteration of their Pioneer Classic tournament. It was cold and raining, but it was still a great day for dodgeball. A squad from every central region team except Iowa made their way to Platteville, and UWP invited their Radio Club to commentate again to help reach a broader audience. Below is a reminder of the day’s schedule, so let’s take a look at how each team did! All photos included are credited to Reagan Bucholtz.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The fourth Cavalier Clash lived up to its billing, delivering a weekend of statement victories, breakout performances, and reshuffled regional power dynamics. With the East Coast Dodgeball scene heating up, all three squads left Charlottesville with plenty to build on, though some left with more answers than others.
Continue reading “Cavalier Clash IV Recap”Sunday, November 16 saw a complete meeting of the Southern region in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the first edition of Crimson Chaos. With all 4 teams leaving a unique impression on the rest of the region, Crimson Chaos saw the beginning of a dodgeball boom in the South. Here’s a quick recap of each team’s performance.
Continue reading “Crimson Chaos I Recap”CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The fourth edition of the Cavalier Clash comes to Charlottesville as three teams on much different trajectories will take the court. JMU enters as the favorite, riding momentum from a dominant start and a top-10 national ranking. UVA looks to make a statement with its full roster finally back in action, while Maryland aims to turn close losses into breakthrough wins. With every team eager to prove something, Charlottesville is set for a weekend of high-intensity, high-stakes dodgeball.
Continue reading “Cavalier Clash IV”
Sunday, November 16 will see the entirety of the southern region meet in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for Crimson Chaos, Alabama’s inaugural home tournament. North Georgia, Alabama, and Georgia Southern met for the first time this season in September, but Northern Kentucky enters the mix now. Here’s a preview of each program as the fall semester comes to a close.
Continue reading “Crimson Chaos I Preview”
Ten of the collegiate dodgeball’s finest will converge in southeast Ohio this Saturday in what is billed as the tournament of the season to this point. Eight of the nation’s top-ten teams will be in attendance, and the schedule is lined with juggernauts squaring off for the first time this season. Four regions will be represented in Athens, offering fans a rare first-semester preview of matchups typically reserved for nationals. Let’s take a look at the programs and bouts that will invade Ohio University and put on a first-class show.
Continue reading “John Betters Bobcat Bonanza IV Preview”On November 8th, 2025, UW-Platteville will be hosting one of their two home tournaments, the Pioneer Classic and it will be the sixth iteration. This tournament will be bigger than past years with University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) University of Wisconsin-Stout (UWS) and University of Eau Claire (UWEC) joining the alumni team. In addition to the NCDA games, there will be an official Women’s No-Sting game between UWP A and the UIUC women as well as an unofficial match between UWP B and a mixed team. Below is the schedule for the event followed by what can be expected.
