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Pioneer Classic VII Preview

The Pioneer Classic is the first of two home tournaments hosted by UW-Platteville, and it’s one of the few events where majority of the central region is in attendance. It is also an event where many UWP alumni come and return to their roots for an afternoon. This year, among usual attendees like UNL, Iowa, and UIUC, Grand Valley University is making an appearance for the first time; they are the first non-central region team to attend a central region event in quite a while. A total of six official teams will be in attendance, seven with the alumni/mixed team, and UWP will be dusting off court three to accommodate all the games that will be taking place.

Additionally, there are two fundraisers coinciding with the tournament: The Popcorn Kernel LLC will be donating a portion of their earnings over the weekend to the club, so go purchase some popcorn downtown to help out the club (mention the club with your purchase), and UWP’s own Pioneer Sweets will be selling ice cream day of, proceeds going to the club as well. Now, let’s take a look at the team’s we’ll see this Saturday!

Women’s Pink Out IV Preview

Another Sunday, another women’s dodgeball tournament! This time, on October 18th, University of Akron will be hosting the fourth installment of the Women’s Pink Out tournament with Grand Valley University and Cleveland State University as guests. This event will coincide with the open league’s Pink Out tournament, so check out that article for more information on the event. For now, let’s take a look at the teams attending!

Women’s Grand Valley Gauntlet Preview

Sunday, October 11th, is welcoming another brand new women’s tournament to the women’s league! From Grand Valley State University, the Women’s Grand Valley Gauntlet, will be run at the same time as the Grand Valley Gauntlet XIII for the open division. This year, GVSU, MSU, and CMU will be in attendance for both tournaments.

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!

Women’s Grand Valley Gauntlet

2026-2027 Women’s League Preview

The NCDA’s Women’s league has seen a boost in attention over the course of the last two seasons, and it’s unsurprising with how hard these women fight for their spotlight. This season, unfortunately, recruitment seems to be far more challenging than previous years, which forces teams to fall back on their vets as teams slowly shrink in size. But recruitment isn’t everything, so let’s see how these teams are doing coming out of summer break and learn who’s on the playing field for this season!

Grand Valley Gauntlet XIII

Michigan Region Preview 2026-27

The wait is finally over. College dodgeball is back, and the Michigan region is ready to get things rolling.

A new season means new teams, new faces, new rivalries, and another year of chaos on the court. The offseason is officially behind us, the balls are back in the gyms, and it’s time to find out who came ready to compete.

Michigan Region 2025-26 Season Recap, and a Look Forward

Another dodgeball season has come and gone in the Michigan region. While some new stars entered the scene and exciting storylines emerged, the bigger picture remained largely unchanged: Michigan State University continues to sit atop the totem pole in Michigan, and the entire country for that matter.

2025-26: Spartans Reign Supreme

The Spartans snagged their third national title in four years this April, with a dominant undefeated season. This came after winning yet another Michigan Dodgeball Cup, and for good measure, claiming the top two spots on the 2026 All-American Team (Matt Barriball and Alex Edson).

The Spartans had a strong regular season, with a 4-0 record vs. GVSU, and 2 wins against another title contender in Kent State. Beyond those matches, MSU was rarely tested, making the inevitable matchup vs. Ohio State even more highly anticipated than a normal 1 v 2 matchup might be. Good news for dodgeball fans: we got that matchup twice at Nationals (Day 1 for seeding and Day 2 in the title game). Good news for those in East Lansing: they won both contests convincingly.

Grand Valley Gauntlet XII

Michigan Dodgeball Cup

A Mid-Season Deep-Dive on College Dodgeball’s Top-5 Teams

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.

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.

Dr. Peter Broe Classic IV Preview

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.

John Betters Bobcat Bonanza IV 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.