COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Columbia College Rocket League team concluded the spring 2026 season with an overall record of 61-8, including an impressive 11-0 mark in Heart America Athletic Conference (HAAC) play. The Cougars clinched a bid for the CECC May Madness tournament for the fourth time in program history. In the HAAC tournament, Columbia claimed the title for first time after beating No.2 seeded Central Methodist University (Mo.). This season, the Cougars secured two conference titles both with a perfect 11-0 record this season leading up to the CECC May Madness tournament where they finished in the top four.  
Season Highlights & Records

• The team won a program first HAAC regular season title.
• The team won two conference championships (HAAC & MEC).
• The team qualified for CECC May Madness tournament for the fourth time in program history.
• To view the full Rocket League history and records page, click here.

 
Postseason Performance

• Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Results
  • Quarterfinals: Defeated No. 4 Missouri Valley College, 4-1
  • Semifinals: Defeated No. 2 seeded Central Methodist University, 4-0
  • Grand Finals: Defeated No. 2 seeded Central Methodist University, 4-0

 

• Midwest Esports Conference Championship Results
  • Quarterfinals: received a BYE
  •  Semifinals: Defeated No. 2 seeded Michigan State University, 4-1
  • Finals: Defeated No. 2 seeded Michigan State University, 4-0

 

• PlayVs Conference Championship Results
  • Round of 16: Defeated No. 13 seeded Keiser University (FL), 4-2
  • Round of 8: Defeated No. 12 seeded George Mason University (VA), 4-3
  • Semifinals: Took on No. 1 seeded Northwood University (MI) and fell, 4-3

 

• CECC May Madness Tournament Results
  • Round of 16: Defeated No. 7 seeded Idaho State University (ID), 4-0
  • Round of 8: Defeated No. 2 seeded Winthrop University (SC), 4-3
  • Semifinals: Took on No. 3 seeded Fisher College (MA) and fell, 4-0

Team Statistics

Category	Columbia
Score	4,153
Goals	627
Assists	448
Saves	679
Demos	705
Shooting %	32.79%

 
Team Leaders

• Goals
  • Alex Gustke (1.24 gpg, 231 total)
  • Tony Hall (1.11 gpg, 178 total)
• Assists
  • Logan Stachura (0.90 apg, 124 total)
  • Alex Gustke (0.81 apg, 152 total)
• Saves
  • Alex Gustke (1.27 spg, 238 total)
  • Tony Hall (1.26 spg, 201 total)
• Demos
  • Logan Stachura (1.70 dpg, 235 total)
  • Alex Gustke (1.51 dpg, 283 total)