Missouri Baptist University's students frequently engage in activities around MBU's campus. One activity, in particular, is dodgeball. This spring semester brought together current students, alumni and staff to compete in a dodgeball tournament with many rounds.
Picture this: Missouri Baptist University students, staff and alumni all join forces to compete in a friendly, yet heated, series of dodgeball games.
At MBU, dodgeball is played on a consistent basis, and the 2023 spring semester included a tournament full of laughter, concentration, competitiveness, speed, coordination and agility.
MBU students love to frequently compete in dodgeball games, but this tournament was unique because students were able to play with alumni and staff.
This particular dodgeball tournament took place on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in the Carl and Deloris Petty Sports and Recreation Complex on campus.
Everyone who competed in these several rounds of dodgeball seemed to really enjoy themselves and laughed a lot at what was happening.
As the rounds progressed, more people began to join and play amongst their fellow friends and acquaintances.
MBU students enjoy using their athleticism to play with and against their friends in sporting events such as dodgeball tournaments.
If you are a student at MBU and are on campus during a dodgeball game or tournament, you should definitely join in and experience the fun, exciting adrenaline that occurs during MBU dodgeball games.
Keep an eye out for the next dodgeball game on MBU’s campus because they occur often and always bring a lot of happiness and laughter to everyone involved.
To get a glimpse of the excitement and competitiveness that ensues during these games, take a peek at the photos below.
— Dodge into the Competition Below —
Ethan Metzler gets ready to throw a dodgeball across the gym. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
Sydney Neiter holds two dodgeballs while she plans her next throw. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
Proleine Pierre holds a dodgeball as she talks to her teammates about a strategy to win the round. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
Grant Karlas jogs across the gym in hopes of catching a dodgeball or grabbing one to throw. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
Grant Karlas threw a ball with all the momentum he had. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
Ke’vaughn Gaines has a unique stance while playing dodgeball. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
Josh Munn holds his dodgeball close as he waits for the perfect time to throw it. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
Grant Willis laughs at someone on the other team while he holds a dodgeball. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
AJ Tufuga looks up at a ball going over his head. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
Xavier Tipler Jr. holds his hands out in anticipation of catching a dodgeball to get someone eliminated from the game. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
Anthony Graham smiles as he holds his hand out for someone to toss him another dodgeball. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
Josh Munn smiles while he waits to throw a dodgeball at someone on the other team. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
AJ Tufuga smiles as he watches his opponents during the game. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
Ashton Strother strategizes where to throw the yellow dodgeball in his right hand. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
Xavier Tipler Jr. tries to avoid the dodgeballs flying past him. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
Travis Cooper Akridge holds two dodgeballs in preparation to get some of the opposing team out. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
(From left to right) Alex Seyer, Samson Wilkins and Sydney Neiter have fun playing a round of dodgeball. Photo by Kate Goodberlet
2022 MBU Alumni Proleine Pierre and Dr. Megan Cottet, who is MBU’s Assistant Professor of Health & Sports Science, strategize a plan of attack on how to get their opponents out during MBU’s 2023 Dodgeball Tournament. Photo by Jessica Kunkel
