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How a Team of ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ Students Built a National Winner

Fast Track to Success

• In just two months, members of the ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ Robotics Club designed and built µþ²¹±ô±ô‑E, a basketball‑shooting robot. Although ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ was the smallest school in the competition, the students' innovation and teamwork earned them a spot in the Final Four via video submission.
• The final round featured a real-time version of the game H.O.R.S.E. against six other schools. After a thrilling overtime finish, ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ and the University of Wisconsin were declared co-champions.

"It's like a Cinderella story, since we were really the smallest school in the competition."

Joel Quanbeck, club president

"We're incredibly proud of what we created. All the long nights and hard work, it's just amazing to see it come together."

Joel Quanbeck, club president

"Combining a passion for sports and a passion for robotics, this was a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and I loved it."

Joel Kocer, club vice president

A Boost for the Future

• The team was awarded a $10,000 grant from Land O’Lakes. These funds will support future robot builds, competitions and STEM outreach projects helping ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ students continue to innovate.

Why This Matters to ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ

• Highlights student-led innovation in engineering and robotics.
• Demonstrates hands-on STEM learning under real-world pressure.
• Elevates ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ’s national visibility through student success.
• Showcases effective club leadership and real-world physics application.

Video: µþ²¹±ô±ô‑E in Action