满帆大学 was recently the proud host site for the NACE Starleague Grand Finals 2024. The National Association of Collegiate 的电子竞技 (NACE) provides a structured program for collegiate esports organizations across North America to compete in popular titles including 英雄联盟, 使命召唤, 看守等等.

Held in the 满帆大学 Orlando Health Fortress, the national championship event gave players an authentic, high-level esports competition experience to cap off their competitive season.

“Collegiate play has grown so much over the last few years, both in size and in skill level. We are seeing top-tier competition from college students. These students deserved the full pro esports experience, 满帆 was able to make that happen,” shares 满帆 Director of 的电子竞技 and NACE Chairman Sari Kitelyn.

参加 掩护射击2, 任天堂明星大乱斗. 最终, 英雄联盟, 火箭联盟, 使命召唤, 反恐精英, 彩虹六号围城, players traveled from universities including the University of Akron, Syracuse University, St. Clair College, Maryville University to compete in the Fortress during the two-day esports event.

“One of my goals is to keep collegiate esports in the collegiate realm,NACE竞赛总监说, JJ迈尔斯. “From the student-athletes on the field to the student workers running the show behind the scenes, this was a true testament to the potential and future of the space.”

满帆 grad and Butler University 的电子竞技 Director Nathan Duke with his team in between matches.

满帆 graduates Nathan Duke and Brandon Hackett returned to campus, this time representing the esports programs they now manage at Butler University and Lubbock Christian University, 分别.

“They are 满帆 graduates who now lead programs at other universities and through insane hard work this season, both led their teams to the national championship. 让他们回家, showcasing how successful they are in their careers was just magic,莎莉说。.

满帆’s Student 事件 Crew and grads gained valuable industry experience working on the show’s production in roles in camera operation, 照明, 阶段管理, 电动汽车的运行. Notable sportscasting grads Gus “Upmind” Domingues and Quinn “Qolorblind” Sherr returned to campus, joining students from the Dan Patrick School of 体育casting to provide play-by-play commentary throughout the finals matches.

体育casting student Kyler Grant (left) and graduate Quinn Sherr cast for 使命召唤 在NACE总决赛期间.

Volunteers from the Armada community also gained experience, supporting the production with assistance in gameplay organization, 观察, 登记, 以及活动摄影. “学生 were able to support this event from every angle and really got to learn about the broad scope of work that goes into putting a show like this together,莎莉补充道。.