IPA (2025-2026) Match 4 Recap
Overview
The fourth match of the 2025–2026 IPA season took place on January 24, further separating contenders from the rest of the field as the race for playoff spots begins to take shape.
Group A remains competitive at the top. Boston College retakes first place after a 44-point performance, overtaking Waterloo. Brown holds onto the Wildcard position, while Harvey Mudd remains within striking distance. Vanderbilt and Tufts continue to trail.
Average: 28.33 points, Standard deviation: 8.54 points, Penalties: 0 points.
The top three in Group B remain unchanged. Georgia Tech stays in first, while Wake Forest and Virginia continue to occupy the remaining playoff spots. Bocconi’s impressive 42-point match narrows the gap, but the leaders still hold a comfortable advantage.
Average: 28.33 points, Standard deviation: 6.39 points, Penalties: 0 points.
New York continues to lead Group C comfortably despite a quieter match. Warwick strengthens its hold on second with 35 points, while Yale remains in the Wildcard position. Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, and North Carolina continue to chase the playoff spots.
Average: 28.50 points, Standard deviation: 4.75 points, Penalties: 0 points.
WashU posts the highest score of the week with 56 points to take over first place in Group D. Penn falls to second, while Dartmouth moves into the Wildcard spot after a strong 39-point performance. Harvard and Johns Hopkins remain well behind.
Average: 27.00 points, Standard deviation: 17.85 points, Penalties: 0 points.
The playoff race in Group E has tightened considerably. Cambridge narrowly holds onto first, while Emory climbs into second after a 41-point performance. Georgetown enters the Wildcard position as Cornell drops to fourth, with Claremont remaining close behind.
Average: 28.17 points, Standard deviation: 7.67 points, Penalties: 0 points.
Imperial extends its lead atop Group F with another dominant 55-point performance. Michigan remains firmly in second, while Berkeley strengthens its hold on the Wildcard spot. Williams, McGill, and Washington continue to trail.
Average: 27.17 points, Standard deviation: 16.73 points, Penalties: 0 points.
Illinois further cements its position atop Challenger West with another 56-point outing. UCLA also posts a strong performance, while UC San Diego remains in a promotion spot despite a quieter week. Mississippi State jumps into fourth ahead of Cal Poly and Texas.
Average: 24.00 points, Standard deviation: 21.32 points, Penalties: 0 points.
Toronto extends its lead in Challenger East after scoring 47 points. Columbia jumps into second with a 46-point performance, pushing Boston University out of the promotion places. Northeastern remains third, while Colgate closes the gap with a strong 38-point match.
Average: 25.33 points, Standard deviation: 19.83 points, Penalties: 0 points.
Group A
| Team | Total Points | Match 4 Scores | Total Penalties | Match 4 Penalties | Placement Change | Playoff Picture |
| Boston College | 150 | 44 | 0 | 0 | ↑1 | Qualify |
| Waterloo | 132 | 20 | 0 | 0 | ↓1 | Qualify |
| Brown | 128 | 32 | 0 | 0 | = | Wildcard |
| Harvey Mudd | 108 | 29 | 0 | 0 | = | |
| Vanderbilt | 85 | 18 | 0 | 0 | = | |
| Tufts | 76 | 27 | 0 | 0 | = |
Group B
| Team | Points | Match 4 Scores | Total Penalties | Match 4 Penalties | Placement Change | Playoff Picture |
| Georgia Tech | 142 | 25 | 0 | 0 | = | Qualify |
| Wake Forest | 129 | 24 | 0 | 0 | = | Qualify |
| Virginia | 129 | 28 | 0 | 0 | = | Wildcard |
| Bocconi | 106 | 42 | 0 | 0 | = | |
| Southern California | 91 | 28 | 0 | 0 | = | |
| MIT | 83 | 23 | 0 | 0 | = |
Group C
| Team | Points | Match 4 Scores | Total Penalties | Match 4 Penalties | Placement Change | Playoff Picture |
| New York | 164 | 24 | 0 | 0 | = | Qualify |
| Warwick | 128 | 35 | 0 | 0 | = | Qualify |
| Yale | 114 | 32 | 0 | 0 | = | Wildcard |
| Northwestern | 103 | 32 | 0 | 0 | = | |
| Carnegie Mellon | 89 | 26 | 0 | 0 | = | |
| North Carolina | 82 | 22 | 0 | 0 | = |
Group D
| Team | Points | Match 4 Scores | Total Penalties | Match 4 Penalties | Placement Change | Playoff Picture |
| WashU St. Louis | 168 | 56 | 0 | 0 | ↑1 | Qualify |
| Penn | 153 | 26 | 0 | 0 | ↓1 | Qualify |
| Dartmouth | 143 | 39 | 0 | 0 | ↑1 | Wildcard |
| Harvard | 85 | 28 | 0 | 0 | ↓1 | |
| Johns Hopkins | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | = | |
| 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | = |
Group E
| Team | Points | Match 4 Scores | Total Penalties | Match 4 Penalties | Placement Change | Playoff Picture |
| Cambridge | 144 | 36 | 0 | 0 | = | Qualify |
| Emory | 141 | 41 | 0 | 0 | ↑1 | Qualify |
| Georgetown | 111 | 26 | 0 | 0 | ↑1 | Wildcard |
| Cornell | 110 | 20 | 0 | 0 | ↓2 | |
| Claremont | 106 | 24 | 0 | 0 | = | |
| Duke | 70 | 22 | 0 | 0 | = |
Group F
| Team | Points | Match 4 Scores | Total Penalties | Match 4 Penalties | Placement Change | Playoff Picture |
| Imperial | 185 | 55 | 0 | 0 | = | Qualify |
| Michigan | 129 | 34 | 0 | 0 | = | Qualify |
| Berkeley | 105 | 31 | 0 | 0 | = | Wildcard |
| Williams | 100 | 26 | 0 | 0 | = | |
| McGill | 89 | 17 | 0 | 0 | = | |
| Washington | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | = |
West
| Team | Points | Match 4 Scores | Total Penalties | Match 4 Penalties | Placement Change | Playoff Picture |
| Illinois | 184 | 56 | 0 | 0 | = | Qualify |
| California, Los Angeles | 149 | 46 | 0 | 0 | = | Qualify |
| California, San Diego | 119 | 16 | 0 | 0 | = | Qualify |
| Mississippi State | 68 | 26 | 0 | 0 | ↑2 | |
| California Polytechnic | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ↓1 | |
| Texas | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ↓1 |
East
| Team | Points | Match 4 Scores | Total Penalties | Match 4 Penalties | Placement Change | Playoff Picture |
| Toronto | 157 | 47 | 0 | 0 | = | Qualify |
| Columbia | 123 | 46 | 0 | 0 | ↑2 | Qualify |
| Northeastern | 119 | 21 | 5 | 0 | = | Qualify |
| Boston University | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ↓2 | |
| Colgate | 97 | 38 | 0 | = | ||
| Babson | 53 | 0 | 0 | = |