Cosmos Volleyball Wins Wicked Week Dodgeball Tournament
The team claimed victory in the annual event held at the East-West University gym.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Volleyball
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Cosmos Volleyball emerged as the champions of the Wicked Week Costume Dodgeball Tournament held on October 28, 2026. The squad secured the win after defeating the Student Engagement and Leadership Office in the final match.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as a highlight of the campus athletic calendar, bringing together student organizations for competitive play. This year marked a transition in leadership, with Cosmos Volleyball taking over the organizational duties from previous hosts.
A total of 6 teams participated in the tournament at the East-West University gym. Each squad was required to play against every other team at least once during the event.
The players
Cosmos Volleyball
The athletic team took over as the organizer for this year's tournament and won the championship title.
Student Engagement and Leadership Office
The campus department served as the runner-up in the tournament championship match.
Nathan Bakkum
He is a member of the Cosmos Volleyball team who participated in the tournament.
Emmanuel Lalande
He played for the winning Cosmos Volleyball team during the dodgeball competition.
The Renegades Quadball Team
The group previously held the hosting duties for the tournament in 2025.
The details
Players navigated the court throughout the tournament to avoid being struck by dodgeballs during the round-robin style competition. Notably, members of the winning team, Nathan Bakkum and Emmanuel Lalande, competed in the event without wearing costumes.
Timeline
The tournament took place on October 28, 2026.
The Renegades Quadball Team hosted the event in 2025.
Cosmos replaced the Renegades as the school mascot in 2025.
Season Trajectory
This victory marks a shift in organizational control for campus athletic events following the transition of hosting duties from the Renegades Quadball Team. It signals a change in the competitive landscape as the reigning mascot team secures both administrative and tournament success.
The transition of event organization to Cosmos Volleyball implies they will likely dictate the scheduling and format for future campus recreational tournaments. Students and staff should monitor upcoming announcements from the team regarding potential participation requirements for next year.
The takeaway
Maintaining constant movement on the court is the primary strategy for avoiding elimination in high-stakes dodgeball competition. Players looking to succeed in future events should focus on agility and maintaining team coordination throughout the round-robin phase.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Columbia Chronicle.
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