TribeCyber Has Spoken: 2nd in the Nation, 1st in the East (NCL Spring 2025) 📢
May 20, 2025

William & Mary’s TribeCyber Red Team has earned an outstanding national standing in the National Cyber League (NCL) Spring 2025 competition:
- 🥈 2nd overall in the U.S.
- 🥇 1st in the East Region
- 🏅 1st among CAE (Center of Academic Excellence) institutions
The team—Walker Knapp, Lily Gloudemans, Taylor South, Zach Bowden, Matthew Esposito, Whitt Sanders, and Luna Harrison—outperformed over 10,000 participants from 500+ universities across the country.
“This finish reflects not only our students’ dedication, but the strength of our cybersecurity training at W&M.”
— Matthew A. Chapman, Ph.D., Faculty Advisor
Real-World Cyber Readiness
The NCL pits students against real-world cyber challenges in cryptography, ethical hacking, and network traffic analysis. TribeCyber’s performance demonstrates both technical mastery and team synergy, all cultivated through W&M’s rigorous program.
Their success reaffirms William & Mary’s role as a rising force in cybersecurity education, preparing students to lead in an increasingly digital world.