10/27-11/10

CSU’s Esports Team Shop is Now Live!

The CSU esports team shop is now live! We have all the gear you’ll need for your gaming session, including hoodies, sweatpants, shorts, shirts, hats, and more. New items will be added regularly, and all designs are made by the team members themselves. 20% of the proceeds will go to funding the club, so make sure to show your support by following the purchasing link here or on our website. 💚🎮

Written by Nic Smith

CSU’s Overwatch Varsity Team Competes in QCC Tournament

During the weekend of October 25th, the Overwatch Varsity team played at Queen City Clash (QCC) in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the University of Cincinnati. The team was placed 6th seed, pitting them against Illinois Wesleyan University. The team lost the game 0-3, requiring that they beat Cincinnati in order to continue in the tournament. After putting up a good fight, the team would then lose 1-3, and not continue in QCC. The team all had a great time enjoying celebratory Pizookies from BJs Restaurant, and are very proud of the progress they have made thus far. We’re looking forward to the next conference!

Written by Gabby Palmer

CSU Esports Halloween Costume Contest

The spirit of Halloween takes over the lab! This semester, we’ve invited the Varsity Esports team to participate in a costume contest! During the week of Halloween, students were invited to dress their absolute best and have their likeness captured in photo in the arena. The winner was to be awarded a $25 Jersey Mikes gift card, an excerpt in the Viking GG Gazette, and, of course, candy! This year's winner is none other than… Junior Ramos (CptJunior)! Junior was dressed as an original Samurai Jedi, his elegant and intricate costume a labor of love and hard work. The plating on the pants was 3D printed and put together by Junior, as well as the shoulder plates which he attached with velcro.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest and we are already excited for next year's event! Happy Halloween everyone!💚🎃

Written by Gabby Palmer

East Tech High School Visits CSU

Our Smash Ultimate team gave a warm welcome to East Tech High School’s esports team on Wednesday, October 29th. While East Tech has had an esports team for two years, the current team is filled with freshmen and sophomores eager to gain more experience. In addition to playing against our smash team, the players were also taught Fortnite and Marvel Rivals for their upcoming season.🎮

Written by Nic Smith

CSU Esports: UNDEFEATED

Congrats to CSU’s Overwatch Academy team for going undefeated in NACE this season!

Congrats to CSU’s Smash Ultimate team for going undefeated in not only NACE but also in GLEC this season!

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Player Spotlight

Isaiah Howard, "ShukY," Valorant Academy & Street Fighter

Meet Isaiah Howard, aka “ShukY”. Howard is a film major in his third year at CSU and was born in Berea, Ohio. He mains Ryu in Street Fighter, while also serving as a flex and shot caller on our Valorant academy team. Outside of esports, Howard considers himself a foodie and loves animated films and martial arts. Along with us shouting him out, he gives a huge shout-out to his parents and best friend Nung for helping him get where he is today. 💚

Written by Nic Smith

New Player Spotlight

Collin Briggs, "Twocan," Overwatch Academy

Meet Collin Briggs, aka “Twocan.” Collin hails from Parma, OH, and is a film major here at CSU. Collin stepped up to play Hitscan at the beginning of the semester for the Overwatch Academy team, and has secured his most recent big win against Stevenson University with a round ending triple kill. Collins hobbies include playing overwatch and sports, hanging out with friends and filming/editing. Collin’s favorite Esports moment thus far was making it to NACE playoffs completely undefeated with his team. We’re super glad to have Collin as a part of the team, and are looking forward to seeing him in the playoffs! 💚

Written by Gabby Palmer

Interested in Joining Cleveland State’s D1 Varsity Esports Team?

CSU Esports is a D1 Varsity program offering the perfect mix of intense competition and unforgettable team experiences. Between thrilling tournaments, exciting team activities, and valuable volunteer events, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary!

Ready to take your game to the next level and create lasting memories? Fill out our recruitment questionnaire below and start your CSU Esports journey for the Fall 2025 season!

Scoreboard & Upcoming Schedule

Scores from 10/27-11/10 and Schedule 11/10-11/24

Check @CSUVikes_GG on Twitter/X for updates!

League of Legends

GLEC

• 10/28 - CSU’s League of Legends team wins 2-0 against the University of Mount Union

NECC

• 10/30 - CSU’s League of Legends team takes a 0-2 loss against Northern Virginia Community College

• 11/6 - CSU’s League of Legends team wins 2-0 against Temple University

Smash Ultimate

NACE Playoffs

• 11/5 - CSU’s Smash Ultimate team wins 2-0 against the University of South Florida

GLEC

• 11/3 - CSU’s Smash Ultimate team wins 2-1 against the University of Mount Union

• 11/7 - CSU’s Smash Ultimate team takes a 2-0 win against Baldwin Wallace University

Overwatch Varsity

NACE Playoffs

• 11/3 - CSU’s Overwatch Varsity team takes a 0-3 loss against Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Overwatch Academy

NECC

• 10/29 - CSU’s Overwatch Academy team takes a 3-1 win against Stevenson University

• 11/7 - CSU’s Overwatch Academy team loses 1-3 against Valpo University

NACE

• 10/27 - CSU’s Overwatch Academy team takes a 3-1 win against the University of North Carolina, Greensboro

• 10/28 - CSU’s Overwatch Academy team wins 3-0 against Shawnee State University

Rocket League Varsity

NECC

• 10/28 - CSU’s Rocket League Varsity team wins 4-3 against Fanshawe College

• 10/29 - CSU’s Rocket League Varsity team takes a 4-1 loss against St. Clair College

Rocket League Academy

NECC

• 11/4 - CSU’s Rocket League Academy team loses 4-0 against Dayton University

Valorant Varsity

Nothing for now!

Valorant Academy

NECC

• 10/27 - CSU’s Valorant Academy team wins 2-1 against Indiana University

• 11/3 - CSU’s Valorant Academy team takes a 2-1 win against Robert Morris University

Street Fighter 6

ECAC

• 10/28 - CSU’s Street Fighter 6 team takes one 3-4 loss, one 1-4 loss, one 0-4 loss and a 2-4 loss

• 11/4 - CSU’s Street Fighter 6 team takes two 4-2 wins and two 4-0 wins

Upcoming Events

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