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Cleveland State University E-sports
Lexi Pewitt
January 06, 2025
12/23-1/5
Midguard Mayhem #3
 | Midguard Mayhem 3 was a hit! This exciting Super Smash Bros. tournament brought incredible energy and talent to the stage. Huge shoutouts to the top 8 players: Dr_Kirbashima, WinterShorts0, Eloquence, FortuneSSB_, Cole's Corner, Randor, pbm_ssb, and Mr. Spikes. Additionally, congratulations to Noble for winning the redemption bracket and to Air and Noble for dominating the doubles bracket! The passion and skill displayed by all players made this event a massive success. GG to everyone who competed—we can’t wait for the next one! |
Fall 2024 Team GPA: Our Best Yet!
A huge congratulations to our CSU Esports team for achieving a team GPA of 3.1 for Fall 2024—the highest in our program's history! This milestone showcases the dedication and balance our players maintain between gaming and academics. We're proud of their hard work both in the classroom and in competition. Keep setting the standard for excellence!
President's List: Jason Simon & Jose Valdez | Dean's List: Cory Brotosky, Sean Brown, Rory Galbraith, Isaiah Howard, Tymir Jones, Rubin Lipins, Victor Marcelo, Levi Mcfetridge, Rebeca Oliveira de Souza, Quinn Pauly, Lexi Pewitt, Cole Pochedely, Junior Ramos, Rocco Sladky, Michael Ta, Eric Weatherall, & Sagan Woolner |
CSU’s Valorant teams will play at Game Arena 1/11-1/12
In High School and Interested in Collegiate Esports?
Clinic sign-ups are open now!!
Information regarding payment to be put out soon
More information about the clinic is at the bottom of this page
Giving Day - 24 Hour Stream
February 27th is Giving Day! On Saturday, February 22nd, CSU’s esports team will be hosting a 24-hour stream with the team players and coaches. The stream will be from 12 am Saturday morning to 12 am Sunday morning. We hope for your support!
Player of the Week
Gabby Palmer - “ShamWow” - Overwatch White
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Meet Gabby Palmer, aka ShamWow, a first-year student at CSU and a junior majoring in music education. Hailing from Fairport Harbor, Ohio, Gabby brings her passion and positivity to the Overwatch White team, where she shines as a support player. When she’s not keeping her team alive in-game, Gabby enjoys watching anime and loves the Spider-Man movies. Known for her humor and kindness, she’s a teammate who uplifts everyone around her, making her a valued member of the CSU Esports family. We love having you, Gabby!
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!
Upcoming Events
Giving Day
2/27/25
24 Hour Stream
Saturday 2/22/25
Cleveland State Esports Winter Bootcamp
1/11/25 - Valorant
1/18/25 - Rocket League
1/25/25 - Smash Ultimate
2/1/25 - Overwatch
10am - 3pm, 1 game a day
Open for grades 8-12
-gg! ✌️