🏆 Tournament Overview
- Date & Location: November 22–23, 2025 | Chicken N Pickle, Overland Park, KS
- Teams: 🏫 Schools Represented (7 Total – 10 Teams)
- Iowa State
- Indiana State
- Mizzou
- Drury
- Wisconsin-Madison
- Mississippi State
- U Kansas
- At Stake: 4 guaranteed bids to Nationals (possible at-large bid) + $5,000 in prize money
- Where to Watch: NA
- Follow the Social: APP TOUR (@officialapptour)
🏅Final Result
Indiana University (Crimson) Triumphs in Bracket Finals 🔥🐾
Indiana University came roaring back into action this week with both their Crimson and Bison squads seeded in the top five — right alongside powerhouses Mississippi State, Drury, and Wisconsin-Madison. The bracket was stacked, and the vibes were high.
After a series of gritty, hard-fought battles, the final showdown came down to #2 IU Crimson vs. #5 Wisconsin-Madison. Fresh off a huge performance at Worlds, Wisconsin looked primed and ready.
But IU Crimson? They had other plans. 😤🔥
In a match packed with intensity, momentum swings, and pressure-packed moments, Crimson delivered some clutch-as-it-gets performances. When the dust settled — and the tiebreaker wrapped — they walked away with the W, proving once again that determination goes a long way.
Meanwhile, in the battle for third, IU’s Bison squad faced a tough Mississippi State team. Bison brought the fight, but Mississippi State’s depth and consistency ultimately carried them to the podium.
Another electric weekend of college pickleball — and with Nationals on the horizon, things are only getting spicier. ⚡🏓
🎯 Key Takeaways:
While IU Crimson’s victory deserves the headline, the real story is what’s happening across the country. From the Southeast to the Midwest to the Wild, Wild West, multiple regions are stacked with top-tier talent — and every one of them has their eyes locked on Nationals this spring. 🌎🔥
Yes, Utah Tech may look like the frontrunner on paper… but with this many strong teams emerging nationwide, anything can happen next semester. Upsets, breakthroughs, dark horses — it’s all on the table.
So buckle up.
Next semester is going to be a wild ride. 🎢🏓
🔝 Change In CollegiatePB Leaderboard
Hello again IU and WISCONISIN-MADISON – CollegiatePB Leaderboard.
👉 📸 Instagram Handles Recap:
- Indiana University – Pickleball Club @ IU (@pickleballclubiu)
- Wisconsin-Madison – Wisconsin Pickleball Club (@wisconsin_pickleball)
- Mississippi State – Pickleball Club at Mississippi State University (@hailstatepickle)
- CollegiatePB (that’s us 😂) – (@collegiatepbhub) • Instagram photos and videos
📅 Next Up
The APP SELKIRK COLLEGIATE action continues January 10th, 2026, the next qualifier in Florida. All upcoming tournaments – Tournament Hub – Collegiate Pickleball