Julien "potatoblu" Medina is a sophomore computer engineering major from Cleveland, Ohio, joining the CSU Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team for his first year with the program. As a Luigi main, his standout competitive moment so far has been securing multiple stocks for CSU during the crew battle against Baldwin Wallace University. Outside of esports, Julien is an avid fan of F1, bicycling, and motorsports.

Junior "CptJunior" Ramos is a senior electrical engineering major from Cleveland, Ohio, who will be graduating this Spring. As a Hitscan DPS for the CSU Overwatch team, he specializes in heroes like Sojourn, Freja, Cassidy, and Ashe. Outside of esports, he enjoys bowling and creating 3D printing projects that are frequently featured on the program's social media. Following graduation, Junior plans to work for the FBI as an electronic technician. CSU Esports is incredibly proud of his accomplishments and his years of dedication as a backbone of the program.

On February 21st and 22nd, CSU hosted the Esports Ohio Regionals, welcoming over 30 high school teams from across Northeast Ohio. The two-day event featured competitive brackets in Fortnite, Overwatch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Valorant, and Rocket League. CSU Esports was thrilled to provide a collegiate space for these high schoolers to showcase their skills, engage in challenging matches, and connect with other programs.

CSU Esports recently hosted the Cleveland High School of Digital Arts for a specialized training session. Eight collegiate players from the CSU Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team utilized five lab setups to provide expert coaching and practice through various character matchups. The visit helped the high school students sharpen their competitive skills just before participating in their regional finals, which were also held at Cleveland State.

The CSU Varsity Rocket League team was honored for their recent NECC championship victory during the university's Green and White basketball game on February 12th. CSU Esports appreciates the continued support from CSU Athletics in recognizing the achievements of its players. The Rocket League team now looks forward to carrying their championship momentum into their newly promoted NECC Division One season.

Olivia "Livy" Bitecofer is a sophomore math major from Akron, Ohio, competing on the CSU Street Fighter and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate teams. Outside of gaming, she enjoys reading, exploring Google Street View, and studying public transportation and city development. Her proudest competitive achievement is placing 25th at Supernova, the largest Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournament of 2025.

CLEVELAND – We have some very exciting news! CSU Esports is happy to announce that three highly touted high school players have officially signed to join our program this upcoming Fall.First, the nu

In preparation for the annual Giving Day on February 26th, the CSU esports Varsity teams and student workers hosted a 24-hour stream. Players brought blankets and keyboards to the lab, alternating between gaming and sleeping to raise funds and awareness for the program. The successful "sleepover" marathon helped rally fans, friends, and family to support CSU Esports with a donation, and the program is already looking forward to planning next year's event.

Danny "Revey" Torres is a senior Computer Science major from Cleveland, Ohio, graduating this Spring. As a member of the CSU Valorant Academy team, he balances his time between competitive gaming, his classes, and going to the gym. Following graduation, Danny plans to pursue a career as a Network Engineer. His favorite esports memory is meeting professional Valorant players at VCT Masters in Toronto.

CSU Esports recently hosted New Tech West High School in the campus lab for a regional playoff bootcamp. The high school students worked alongside CSU players, including student-teacher Cory Brotosky, to research opponents and practice character matchups. The dedicated training session helped New Tech West secure 2nd place in their region, and the team plans to return to the CSU lab to prepare for the State playoffs.