Compared to previous seasons, the Central region made leaps and bounds in terms of progress and growth. Not only did rookie team Iowa host their first official tournament, they also sent ambassadors to this years national tournament in Athens, OH, AND they hosted the first ever Central Region Cup. The number of teams currently in the Central region–six official and four prospective–makes them the second largest region in the league, right behind the Ohio region with eight teams.
Virginia’s record-setting season headlined a strong year for the East Coast. The Cavaliers established themselves as a contender, while James Madison once again proved capable of competing with anyone in the country despite a roster in transition. Maryland’s final record may not reflect it, but the Terrapins showed significant growth late in the season. The region enters 2027 with as much momentum as it has had in years, with the gap between the East Coast’s top and bottom teams continuing to shrink.
Continue reading “East Coast 2026 Recap”After a season defined by parity, rivalries, and rising contenders, Nationals 2026 delivered exactly the kind of chaos and dominance fans and players alike hoped for. From overtime thrillers and bracket upsets to statement wins from emerging programs, the weekend showcased the growing depth of collegiate dodgeball. But when the dust settled, one constant remained: Michigan State standing atop the sport once again, completing another undefeated championship run and reaffirming their place as the nation’s gold standard.
Continue reading “Michigan State Survives Gauntlet to Claim 2026 National Championship”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.
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.
Continue reading “East Coast Dodgeball Cup 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.
Continue reading “Redhawk Classic IV 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.
Continue reading “Beast XIII 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!
Pink Out occurred on Saturday 10/25, and 7 teams were in attendance. All 4 regions were present in Akron, making for a day filled with surprising results, crazy plays, and emerging storylines.
Continue reading “Pink Out X 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.
EAST LANSING, MI – Michigan State University was victorious on Saturday at the Michigan Dodgeball Cup (MDC), earning their third consecutive title at the annual event. The Spartans rolled through their early opponents, beating Central Michigan (6-0 win), Western Michigan (6-0 win), and Saginaw Valley State (6-0 win), before a clash with Grand Valley State (3-2 win).
With the 4-0 record on the day, MSU moved to 17-2 on the season, and 5-2 against Top-10 opponents. The Spartans maintained control of the Michigan Region, winning their third-straight MDC Title as mentioned above, and they firmly positioned themselves as serious National Title contenders. All-in-all, a solid weekend for those in East Lansing.
For the other schools in attendance at MDC, it was a bit more of a mixed bag. Central Michigan (0-4 at MDC) wasn’t able to secure a victory at the event, but had some bright spots, including a near comeback against WMU. While we’re on WMU, the Broncos didn’t have their best day, losing a close match to SVSU and finishing 1-3 overall. Saginaw Valley State picked up the key win over Western to stay at the 3-spot in the region, but otherwise had a subpar day, unable to truly hang with the ‘Big Two’ in Michigan. Lastly, Grand Valley State failed to hang on to a halftime lead against MSU for a third straight season, extending their title-less MDC streak to 3 seasons (the previous record was… 1). Let’s dive into each of these teams before getting back to the Spartans, and a big picture view after the 2024 Michigan Dodgeball Cup:
Continue reading “Tournament Recap + Big Picture Outlook following the 2024 MDC”On February 4th, Cleveland State University held the Viking Royale. Teams in attendance were Cleveland State University, Miami University (OH), Western Michigan University, Saginaw Valley State University, Kent State University, Akron University, and Ohio State University. Below are the results for the day.
On October 23rd, four teams from three different regions made the trip to Lexington, Kentucky to compete in the Kentucky Invitational. The teams in attendance were Ohio University, Ohio State University, Saginaw Valley State University, and University of Kentucky. Every team played against the other three teams for some exciting cross-regional play.
Continue reading “Kentucky Invitational Recap”Scores from Maryland Madness
Towson def UMD 2-1
Penn St def UVA 4-2
Penn St def UMD 4-1
JMU def Towson 4-3 (OT)
JMU def UVA 3-2 (OT)
Penn St def Towson 3-1
Penn St def JMU 5-2
UMD def UVA 2-1
Scores from Towson Throwdown
Towson def UVA 3-1
JMU def Towson 3-1
UMD def UVA 3-1
JMU def UMD 4-0
JMU def UVA 5-0
Continue reading “Towson Throwdown and Maryland Madness Recap”At the Sagnasty Classic, Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU), Grand Valley State University (GVSU), and Western Michigan University (WMU) competed in several good games this past weekend. The records for the day were: GVSU 3-0, SVSU 1-2, and WMU 0-2. Below are the scores from this tournament:
Continue reading “Sagnasty Classic Recap”
