Eagle Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team with MEC Fall Tournament trophy.

eSports 12/5/2023 8:00:00 AM Caleb Crowley, Ashland University Athletic Communications Intern

Eagle Esports Brings Home Hardware, Shows Well In Playoffs

With the fall 2023 semester winding down, Ashland University esports plays in a multitude of competitions, both in-person and online.

After an undefeated 5-0 regular season, Call of Duty Varsity Plus has reached the finals in National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Starleague.
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team traveled to Westville, Ind., for the Midwest Esports Conference (MEC) Fall Finals in-person tournament on Nov. 11-12, placing third place overall out of eight teams. The team received a trophy for its final placement, adding to the program's growing collection of physical awards.
In its first season with National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC), Ashland's Counter-Strike 2 team earned a playoff berth, and currently is in the semifinal round.

UP NEXT

Call of Duty Varsity Plus will play against Talladega College in the NACE Starleague Finals on Wednesday (Dec. 6) at 7 p.m.
Counter-Strike 2 will compete against University of Central Florida for a place in the NECC Finals on Wednesday at 8 p.m.