Viking GG Gazette

Cleveland State University E-sports

10/14-10/28

Hello Vikings and Esports Enthusiasts!

We’re excited to bring you the very first edition of the Cleveland State Esports Newsletter! This newsletter is your one-stop shop for all things esports on CSU's campus—whether it’s the latest match scores, upcoming games, or exciting events in the world of CSU esports, we've got you covered.

And don’t worry, this isn’t one of those emails. We promise we won’t ask you to claim a mysterious inheritance from a long-lost relative or extend your car's warranty. So, whatever you do—don't hit delete! Save this email, and stay tuned for all the updates, highlights, and celebrations from our amazing esports community.

-Game on, Vikings!

Scoreboard 10/14-10/27

Smash Ultimate

NACE

  • 10/21 - Smash team wins 2-0 against Ashland University

  • 10/24 - Smash team takes a 2-0 win against Shawnee State University

GLEC

  • 10/21 - Smash team wins against Heidelberg University 2-0

  • 10/26 - The Smash team takes a 2-0 win against Indiana Wesleyan University

CSU’s Smash Ultimate team went undefeated (7-0) in NACE, auto-qualifying them for the playoffs.

League of Legends (LoL)

NACE

  • 10/16 - League of Legends team loses 0-2 against the University of South Florida

  • 10/17 - League of Legends team takes a 0-2 loss against Grand View University

  • 10/20 - The League of Legends team wins 2-0 against University of Montevallo

  • 10/21 - League of Legends team loses 0-2 against Drury University

NECC

  • 10/15 - League of Legends team takes an 0-2 loss against Fanshawe College

  • 10/22 - League of Legends team loses 1-2 against William and Mary University

Overwatch Green

NACE

  • 10/22 - Overwatch Green team loses 1-3 against Anna Maria College

NECC

  • 10/18 - Overwatch Green team wins 3-0 against Akron University

  • 10/25 - The Overwatch Green team takes a 3-1 win against the University of New Haven

CSU’s Overwatch Green team qualified for the NACE Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQs).

Overwatch White

NACE

  • 10/22 - Overwatch White team takes a 3-2 win against Lawrence Technological University

NECC

  • 10/25 - The Overwatch White team takes a 3-0 win against North Park University

  • 10/25 - Overwatch White team loses 2-3 against Saginaw Valley State University

Rocket League

NACE

  • 10/21 - Rocket League team takes a 0-3 loss against Radford University

  • 10/21 - Rocket League takes a 3-1 win against East Tennessee State University

NECC

  • 10/17 - The Rocket League team wins 3-1 against Robert Morris University

  • 10/24 - Rocket League team wins 3-1 against the University of Michigan

On 10/23, CSU’s Rocket League team won the CCS Horizon League Championship, finishing with a 4-1 score. The Rocket League team will be moving on to the CCS Season 4 Championships.

Valorant Green

NACE

  • 10/23 - Valorant Green team wins 2-0 against East Tennessee State University

NECC

  • 10/14 - The Valorant Green team takes a 1-2 loss against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

  • 10/21 - Valorant green team loses 1-2 against the University of Michigan

GLEC

  • 10/19 - Valorant Green team takes a 2-0 win against Muskingum University

  • 10/26 - Valorant Green team loses 1-2 against Tiffin University

CSU’s Valorant Green team went undefeated (7-0) in NACE, auto-qualifying them for the playoffs.

Valorant White

NACE

  • 10/16 - Valorant White team takes a 2-1 win against North Carolina State University

  • 10/23 - Valorant White team wins 2-0 against James Madison University

NECC

  • 10/17 - Valorant White team wins 2-0 against Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  • 10/21 - Valorant White takes a 2-1 win against Bryant & Stratton College of Virginia

Valorant Black

NECC

  • 10/14 - Valorant Black team loses 0-2 against the University of North Carolina Wilmington

  • 10/21 - Valorant Black takes a 0-2 loss against the University of Delaware Academy

Upcoming Schedule 10/28-11/11

Smash Ultimate

10/28 @ 7 pm

vs Indiana Wesleyan University

GLEC

11/1 @ 6 pm

vs Muskingum University

GLEC

11/11 @ 8:30 pm

vs. TBD*

NACE PLAYOFFS*

*Check social media for updates on future game times

League of Legends (LoL)

10/28 @ 8 pm

vs Ohio Northern University

GLEC

10/29 @ 8 pm

vs Ontario Tech University

NECC

10/31 @ 8 pm

vs University of Mount Union

GLEC

11/2 @ 3 pm

vs Tiffin University

GLEC

11/5 @ 7 pm

vs Queen’s University

NECC

Overwatch Green

10/29 @ 8 pm

vs Oklahoma Christian University

NACE LCQ*

11/1 @ 8 pm

vs Thomas College

NECC

*Check social media for updates on future game times

Overwatch White

10/29 @ 7 pm

vs George Mason University

NACE

11/1 @ 9 pm

vs Northern Illinois University

NECC

11/4 @ 7 pm

vs Shawnee State University

NACE

11/5 @ 7 pm

vs University of Mary Washington

NACE

711/8 @ 8 pm

vs Wright State University

NECC

Rocket League

10/31 @ 8 pm

vs University of Dayton

NECC

11/7 @ 8 pm

vs University of Akron

NECC

11/2 & 11/3 @ 1 pm

vs TBD*

CRL

*Check social media for updates on future game times

Valorant Green

10/28 @ 9 pm

vs Keyano College

NECC

11/4 @ 6 pm

vs University of The Cumberlands

NECC

11/2 @ TBD*

vs University of Mount Union

GLEC

*Check social media for updates on future game times

Valorant White

10/28 @ 8 pm

vs Lesley University

NECC

10/30 @ 7 pm

vs University of Mississippi

NACE

11/4 @ 7 pm

vs Tiffin University

NECC

Valorant Black

10/28 @ 8:30 pm

vs New England University of Technology

NECC

11/4 @ 7:30 pm

vs University of Michigan-Flint

NECC

Upcoming Events

Midgard Mayhem #2 Smash Ultimate LAN

11/24

SIGN-UPS OPEN SOON!

GLEC Fall Finals LAN

11/15-11/16

Cleveland State Esports Winter Bootcamp

SIGN-UPS OPEN SOON!

1/6/25-1/10/25

9 am-3 pm, One game a day

Open for grades 8-12

Games: Overwatch, League of Legends, Rocket League, Smash Ultimate, & Valorant

-gg! ✌️