Event Reviews

Women’s Red Cedar Rumble IV Recap

The season for the Women’s League kicked off with the combined Red Cedar Rumble tournament hosted by Michigan State University. This year’s tournament looked very different with the teams present as well as the inclusion of the women’s division games. In the past, this event was similar to the Cornhusker Clash, hosted by UNL, where one or two teams would be in attendance. This year, Bowling Green and Grand Valley attended the open tournament, and Akron, Grand Valley, and Illinois attended the women’s tournament! It was great to see all the teams join MSU at this event, so let’s take a look at each team!

Cornhusker Clash IX Recap

The central region kicked off the season with two tournaments this weekend; the first being the Rosen Bowl III on Saturday, September 19th, and the second being the Cornhusker Clash IX on Sunday, September 20th. Check out the preview an recap for the Rosen Bowl III after this one. The Sunday tournament was a change of pace which allowed UWP and Iowa to dedicate all of Saturday to traveling down to Lincoln, Nebraska. It was great to see the turnout for this tournament, so let’s take a look at how each team did!

2026 Women’s Nationals Recap

Each year nationals gives teams the chance to fight harder than any other game to come out on top. It also gives teams who haven’t experienced many games or every team the opportunity to show off their skills and hard work. This year, in the third annual Women’s National Dodgeball tournament in Akron, Ohio, 58 players formed eight teams across 9 school to battle for the trophy.

All photos included were taken by Kate Douglas (me).

BluGold Invitational II Recap

The Central region wrapped up their 2026 season with the BluGold Invitational II on Saturday, March 28th where they were joined by rivals UW-Platteville (and alumni), UW-Stout and some newer faces Winona State University (WSU), UW-La Crosse (UWL), River Falls (UWRF), and Steven’s Point (UWSP). These events have opened the door for new teams to check out what college dodgeball is like, and it gives the rather secluded central region the opportunity to play people outside the already established teams. Let’s check out how each team did!

Central Region Cup Recap

It was an exciting weekend for the Central Region as March 7th was the first official Central Region Cup! UNL, UIUC, UWP, and Iowa met up in Iowa City at the University of Iowa to compete for the Central Region Championship. Each game was intense, and each team fought hard for every point scored. In the end, UNL came out on top with an incredible 3-0 record, making their overall win-loss 13-0! Let’s see how each team did.

Zanderthon Throw-Down X Recap

The annual Zanderthon Throw-Down took place on February 21st at the University of Wisconsin Platteville. This event had the following teams represented: Platteville, Illinois, Stout, Eau Claire, Nebraska, Winona State, River Falls, La Crosse, Stevens Point, Iowa, and UWP alumni. This was one the biggest events ever held in the central region. In previous years, the Zanderthon Throw-Down was just between UWP and UNL and just last year it was UWP vs UIUC. It show cased a total of ten teams. Six current member teams and four upcoming teams with the potential of joining the league this semester.

We also had two women’s matches on the day and added another team to the women’s standings with UNL having their first official match as a club! There were a lot of exciting matches with a few overtimes. Let’s take a look at the results and hear some thoughts from players on the day. Pictures below were taken by Emily Diekmann.

East Coast Dodgeball Cup Recap

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.–The 2026 East Coast Dodgeball Cup delivered exactly what the region needed as Nationals approaches. With momentum, seeding, and regional pride on the line, Virginia and James Madison squared off in a championship clash that felt like a preview of April intensity, while Maryland searched for answers in a rebuilding stretch. From Virginia’s composed, statement-making title run to JMU’s flashes of dominance and Maryland’s continued growing pains, ECDC offered a revealing snapshot of where each program stands—and what it will take to make noise when the postseason lights turn on.

Redhawk Classic IV Recap

The fourth edition of the Redhawk Classic saw some big things for every team in attendance, which were Alabama (Bama), Miami, Akron, Ohio State (OSU), and Bowling Green (BGSU). Here’s a look at how each team navigated last Saturday at the defending champion’s home court.

Beast XIII Recap

HARRISONBURG, V.A.—This edition of Beast provided incredible moments we’re now accustomed to in inter-region play. Cincinnati’s dramatic overtime comeback against Virginia and Ohio’s composed victories over both UVA and JMU showcased the resilience and structure that define serious title threats. Meanwhile, East Coast powers were left searching for consistency and answers. As teams turn their attention toward regional cups and Nationals, Beast provided more than just thrilling dodgeball—it offered early evidence of which regions, and which teams, may be best built for a deep postseason run.

Women’s Spartan Smackdown Recap

On January 31st, Michigan State University (MSU) hosted this years Women’s Spartan Smackdown women’s tournament! This was the last big women’s event before nationals, which we now know will be hosted by University of Akron. It was amazing to see all those who showed up especially the teams who could form secondary teams! The day was long and each team played hard, so let’s take a look at how they did and read about what some players thought about the day!

Hawkeye Showdown

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 women’s 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!

Dr. Peter Broe Classic IV Recap

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.

Rosen Bowl II Recap

Overview

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.

Pioneer Classic VI Recap

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.

Crimson Chaos I 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.