COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Columbia College Valorant team concluded the spring 2026 season with an overall record of 35-2, including an impressive 11-0 mark in Midwest Esports Conference (MEC) and College Valorant Conference (CVC) play. The Cougars clinched a bid for the CECC May Madness tournament for the second time in program history. In the conference tournament, Columbia claimed the title for second time after beating No.3 seeded Cleveland State University (Ohio). This season, the Cougars went on a 32 game winning streak this season, leading up to the Collegiate Valorant National Championship where they finished top 8 in the nation.
Season Highlights & Records
- The team won a record 32 consecutive games this season.
- The team won two conference championships (MEC & CVC).
- Julian Greenwood ranks second on single game first entry, and third on single game defuses.
- Carson Plourde ranks first on single game plants.
- To view the full Valorant history and records page, click here.
Postseason Performance
- Midwest Esports Conference Results
- Semifinals: Defeated No. 4 seeded Michigan State University, 2-1
- Upper Finals: Defeated No. 3 seeded Cleveland State University (Ohio), 2-1
- Grand Finals: Defeated No. 3 seeded Cleveland State University, 2-1
- College Valorant Conference Results
- Quarterfinals: Defeated No. 9 seeded San Jose State University (Cali.), 2-0
- Semifinals: Defeated No. 4 seeded University of Central Florida, 2-1
- Finals: Defeated No. 6 seeded Rutgers University (N.J.), 3-1
- CECC May Madness
- Round of 16: received a BYE
- Quarterfinals: Took on No. 2 seeded Fisher College (Mass.) and fell, 2-0
- Collegiate Valorant National Tournament Results
- Round of 64: Defeated No. 32 seeded Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, 2-0
- Round of 32: Defeated No. 11 seeded Cumberland University (Tenn.), 2-0
- Round of 16: Defeated No. 14 seeded Baker College (Mo.), 2-0
- Round of 16: Defeated No. 4 West Virginia University, 2-0
- Round of 8: Took on No. 16 seeded St. Clair College (Canada) and fell, 2-1
Team Statistics
| Category |
Columbia |
| Kills |
5,700 |
| Assists |
2,137 |
| KDA |
1.79 |
| Avg Econ |
699 |
| Entry |
822 |
| Plants |
491 |
| Defuse |
141 |
Team Leaders
