Event Reviews

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 no-sting tournament! This was the last big no-sting 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 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.

Georgia Civil War Recap

Saturday, September 27 kicked off dodgeball in the southern region in a historic matchup between Georgia’s two schools. This year, however, the NCDA welcomed the University of Alabama (Bama) into the league as the Crimson Tide faced Georgia Southern University (GSU) and the University of North Georgia (UNG). Here’s a look at how each match-up went.

Cornhusker Clash VIII Recap

Saturday, October 11th was the greatly anticipated meeting between rival teams University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UWP) in the eighth Cornhusker Clash tournament. The day consisted of two NCDA formatted games between UNL and UWP, a rookie match, and an alumni match. Let’s take a look at how each game went.

Clifton Heights Classic IV Recap

The Clifton Heights Classic IV brought just over half of the Ohio teams together with the addition of NKU on September 27th. For most of these teams, this was their first tournament of the season, so we got a fresh look at the new rookie class for each team. Nearly every matchup in this tournament went the distance for an exciting weekend of matches. Let’s dive in to see how each team did in Clifton.

Buckeye Opener Recap

The Buckeye Opener kicked off the 2025-26 season on September 20th, and there was no shortage of drama. Transfers, graduations and rookies all created new looks for all of the teams in attendance, but the rivalries remained intense in the always contentious Ohio region. When the dust settled on the day, the Buckeyes were the only undefeated team remaining, but there were close points, blowouts, and surprises all throughout the day. If last Saturday in Columbus was any indication of how the season will go, we’re in for a year of incredibly entertaining and unpredictable dodgeball.

Maryland Madness VI Recap

The sixth edition of Maryland Madness delivered everything East Coast dodgeball fans could ask for—tight finishes, breakout performances, and an early look at the region’s power hierarchy. Host Maryland pushed James Madison to overtime before fading late, while the Dukes shook off their opener to steamroll rival Virginia in a statement win. UVA, shorthanded but resilient, managed a solid victory over the Terps before running into JMU’s relentless firepower. From highlight catches to dominant throwing displays, the tournament set the tone for a fiercely competitive 2025 season.