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Esports

The University of Mount Union Esports Program welcomes all students, regardless of their major. With its five dedicated teams, the program has made a mark since its debut in 2019, engaging in exciting playoff rounds and traveling across the nation for thrilling competitions. Compete with the teams for League of Legends, Overwatch 2,  Rocket League, Super Smash Bros.: Ultimate, and Valorant.

  

Not a player? No problem. Dive into the action with our broadcast and production team! Whether you’re a commentator, livestream operator, manager, or more, you’ll be right in the mix, behind the scenes or in front of the lens. Your opportunity to make your mark is here!

   
Competition Schedule

Follow our esports Twitter account for up-to-date scores of each match, behind the scees content, and live updates of schedule changes.

  

  • Scholarship Opportunities

    The institution offers scholarships to qualified students, and was the first school in Stark County to have a program that offers scholarships to its students. Students that participate in varsity level teams for League of Legends, Overwatch 2,  Rocket League, Super Smash Bros.: Ultimate, and Valorant are eligible to receive a scholarship. Students are also required to maintain a GPA of over 2.5 and not be under academic probation.

  • Esports Center

    We have built a state-of-the-art, dedicated esports facility right on campus. The space is intended to be a home for esports on campus, and a place where the esports community can prosper. 

    The Center features: 

    • Keycard access "arena style"
    • 24/7 access to rostered players
    • Stage + Projector
    • 30 total PCs + 4 Nintendo Switches
      • 30 PCs 
        • AMD Ryzen 7700X
        • Nvidia 4070 Super 12GB
        • 32 GB RAM
        • 25' 1080p Alienware 360Hz
    • Production Room
      • Observer PC and stream PC running Vmix
      • Audiotechnica Announcer headsets
      • Instant replay capability

       

    See a quick tour of the Esports Center, filmed in 2022. 

  • Varsity Roster
    Name Team Major Class Year
    Samantha Albert Valorant, Overwatch 2 Undeclared 2029
    Andrew Matish Valorant Computer Science 2027
    Ann Pazdernik Valorant Undeclared 2028
    Will Perkins Valorant Undeclared 2029
    Benjamin Sly Valorant, Marvel Rivals Fianance and Management 2027
    Cayman Smith Valorant Management 2028
    Josh Valore Valorant Finance 2027
    Grant Bassetti Overwatch 2 Undeclared 2029
    Matt Beverly Overwatch 2, Valorant Undeclared 2028
    Cameron Bodine Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Undeclared 2029
    Anthony Cambareri Overwatch 2 Undeclared 2029
    Jake Dedomenic Overwatch 2, Valorant Finance 2028
    Brett Doehring Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Data Science and Analytics 2026
    Jay Musser Overwatch 2 Neuroscience and Chemistry 2027
    Tyler Richard Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Valorant Undeclared 2028
    Ricky Short Overwatch 2 Political Science and Music 2028
    Elenora Kalustyan League of Legends Nursing 2027
    Tanner Lebo League of Legends Undeclared 2029
    Aaron Lockhart League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivals Multi-Platform Software Development 2027
    Steven Smith League of Legends Music Education 2026
    Cole Watson League of Legends Computer Science 2026
    Caleb Brooks Rocket League Undeclared 2028
    Brady Burrey Rocket League Finance 2026
    Michael Cline Rocket League Art 2026
    Xander George Rocket League Computer Science 2026
    Telly Hamilton Rocket League, League of Legends Computer Science 2028
    Noah Hodge Rocket League Undeclared 2029
    Jacob Jarrett Rocket League Mechanical Engineering 2029
    Matt Jarrett Rocket League Middle Childhood Education 2026
    Owen Pastor Rocket League Undeclared 2029
    Allison Pittman Rocket League Management 2028
    Isaac Pittman Rocket League Management 2029
    James Scanlon Rocket League Exercise Science 2026
    Dylan Seals Rocket League, Valorant Undeclared 2029
    Trenton Taflan Rocket League, Valorant, Marvel Rivals Mechanical Engineering 2029
    Steven Wright Rocket League Mechanical Engineering 2026
    Matt Chambers Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Art 2027
    Eli Hunter Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Undeclared 2029
    Soha Kin Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Management 2028
    Caulder Lambdin Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Undeclared 2029
    Angelo Miller Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Finance 2027
    Lillie-Ann Minteer Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Undeclared 2029
    Rodolfo Porlles Lopez Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Undeclared 2029
    Moreyna Walters Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Undecalred

    2029

    Ray Yerkes Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Undeclared 2029
    Rilen Yoder Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Physics and Data Science and Analytics 2027
    Matt Langen Marvel Rivals  Undecalred 2029
    Eric petereson Marvel Rivals Undeclared 2029
    Jake Pugh Marvel Rivals  Undeclared  2029
    Megan Prevot Marvel Rivals Undeclared

    2029

    Chloe Bird Production Media and German 2026
    Chloe Dunnaurnmo Production Computer Engineering 2028
    Isiah Hommes Production Undeclared 2029
  • Meet the Director

    Austin “AJ” Digby, director of esports, is a long-running member of the Purple Raider family. Digby earned both a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science and a Master of Education degree in athletic coaching from Mount Union. He is a five-time NCAA National Champion in track and was a two-time member of the United States Paralympic Team. Earning a minor in coaching during his undergraduate tenure, Digby has served as an assistant track coach at Marlington High School since 2022. 

     

    AJ found his passion for the competitive gaming field through Rocket League. “I immediately fell in love with G2 for their style of play, so synchronous in their movements and passing that it was mesmerizing. I am enjoying getting to utilize my coaching background for use within our esports teams. Putting studies into real-world use; whether that is psychology or in-game tactics to aid in the emotional rollercoasters of a match, or teaching the in-game tactics, mechanics, and intricacies of a game to promote a high level of team play and communication.” While  wishing he had joined the team during his undergraduate experience at Mount Union, AJ is excited to be at the forefront of the successful program.

     

    “As a Purple Raider, we are all a part of one big family and the esports team is no exception. There are plenty of opportunities for students to join our family as a player in one of our five games, by joining the production crew managing the streams, or as an announcer.”