Meet Isaiah “ShukY” Howard, a junior film major from Berea, Ohio, who competes in two different titles for CSU Esports. He mains Ryu in Street Fighter and serves as a flex player and shot caller for the Valorant Academy team. Outside of gaming, Isaiah is a foodie who enjoys martial arts and animated films. He credits his parents and best friend Nung for his success.

CSU Esports recently hosted the team from East Tech High School for a special training session. With a roster of eager freshmen and sophomores, the East Tech Scarabs joined CSU’s Smash Ultimate players to gain experience and learn new strategies for Fortnite and Marvel Rivals. We are proud to support our local high school partners as they prepare for their upcoming season!

CSU Esports hosted a Halloween costume contest for its varsity team, with the winner receiving a $25 Jersey Mike's gift card. The winner was Junior "CptJunior" Ramos, who impressed with his original "Samurai Jedi" costume. The intricate outfit was a labor of love, featuring 3D-printed armor on the pants and shoulders that Junior designed and assembled himself.

CSU's Varsity Overwatch team traveled to the University of Cincinnati for the Queen City Clash (QCC) tournament on the weekend of October 25th. Entering as the 6th seed, they faced a challenging bracket, losing 0-3 to Illinois Wesleyan University. In the elimination match, the team put up a good fight but lost 1-3 to the University of Cincinnati and did not advance. Despite the results, the team was proud of their progress and enjoyed the experience, looking forward to their next conference.

Meet Eric “wyyu” Weatherall, a sophomore business major from Canada and a duelist for CSU's Varsity Valorant team. A GLEC 2024 first-team player, his recent crucial 4-kill play secured a 2-0 series win against Old Dominion. This win keeps the team undefeated in both the GLEC and NACE conferences. Eric aims to either go pro or become a lawyer.

CSU Esports welcomes Vamsi “CookieVKS” Seegichetla, a new member of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team. A Graphic Design major from Brunswick, Ohio, Vamsi is an honors graduate from both Brunswick High School and Tri-C. He developed a passion for self-taught art during the pandemic. His other wide-ranging interests include marching band, baking, crafting, and writing, and the team is excited to have him on board.

Meet Bader “Devil” al Bader, a senior mechanical engineering major from Saudi Arabia and a new player for CSU’s League of Legends team. He is known for his natural talent, achieving high ranks in any game he plays. Bader also enjoys doing for-fun detective work, a skill that enhances his analytical approach to competition. The team is excited to see his high-level gameplay in official CSU matches.

Meet Matthew “Zekuu” Lam, a senior Computer Science major from Parma, Ohio. He recently made headlines for the League of Legends team by securing a massive pentakill during their 2-0 series victory against Ohio Wesleyan. In addition to his in-game talent, Matt is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys lifting, drinking boba, and assisting in managing workout routines for his teammates.

CSU Esports successfully hosted Midgard Mayhem #12, a regional Super Smash Bros. tournament with 70 attendees. The event featured a $401 pot bonus, contributing to a total prize pool of over $1,000. Competitor "Dice" won the tournament, securing his second consecutive victory.

CSU's Director of Esports, PJ Farrell, recently spoke to young people at the Fredrick Douglass Recreation Center in partnership with EsportScholar. He discussed key topics like esports scholarships, what games to practice for competition, and the fundamentals of using a keyboard and mouse for gaming. CSU Esports plans to host more students through EsportScholar in the coming months.