Welcome back dodgeball fans! We started this semester off by visiting UW-Stout for their very own Rosen Bowl! UW-Platteville was the only school to attend, and they brought fifteen players. Poor weather contributed to the small turnout, however it allowed for a chill day full of fun.
The first game was UWP vs UW-Stout in a twelve versus eight match. There were a few newer faces on Stout’s side, and it’s great to see their club growing. The game ended UWP 11-0 UW-Stout. After the NCDA match, we set up a mixed game which included a few alumni players. Again, this game was more fun than serious, and it gave the Stout players a chance to play with more support and players. The two Eau Claire players that showed up hopped in too at times which made the game all the more fun.
After the pinch games, the captains set up the court for a no-sting game. Unfortunately due to the few number of woman in attendance, some of the guys stepped in to fill the court out. We are extremely lucky to have such supportive players who are willing to play the no-sting style so we can improve in our game. We regularly play each other in practice when no-sting is the focus of the evening, and their competitiveness helps us improve as a team.
The day didn’t go exactly as planned, but it was a nice way to ease back into the season after such a long break. The drive was easy which made the rest of the day flow easily. We are thankful to UW-Stout for hosting this tournament and their flexibility around the weather. We are looking forward to playing them again at our home tournament!