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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Earns Overwatch 2 Divisional Title

December 3, 2024


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MACOMB, IL - - Led by team captain Ryan Nye, Western Illinois' eSports team earned a divisional title for posting an undefeated Overwatch 2 season.

The team showed outstanding teamwork and skill throughout the season to earn this championship. The Leathernecks defeated Mount St. Joseph University, Kettering University, University of Arkansas at Monticello, University of New Haven, Texas A&M International University and Huntington University.

This victory marks °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼'s second division title in eSports, having previously won the title for Valorant in Spring 2023.

"This is a significant achievement for °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ eSports and sets the stage for continued success," said Ian Szechowycz, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼'s Digital and Learning Spaces Director.

To learn more about °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼'s eSports program, visit wiu.edu/digitalrec/.

Posted By: Aaron Viner (AP-Viner@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing