BLUEFIELD, Va. 鈥 91精选 has expanded its e-sports program with upgraded hardware, an expanded game lineup, and renewed efforts to recruit student gamers. Madison Whisman is the Director of E-Sports at the university and he also serves as a traditional admissions counselor.
The program currently supports competitive play in Call of Duty (Multiplayer), League of Legends, Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch, Smite, Hearthstone, Fortnite, Valorant, Rocket League, and Apex Legends. Plans are in place to add Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart to the lineup.
As part of the program鈥檚 expansion, 91精选 is working to engage local high school e-sports teams. Whisman is organizing a local high school tournament this spring, inviting area schools to compete in the university鈥檚 newly upgraded e-sports arena.
鈥淎rea high schools already have e-sports teams, and we believe this tournament would be a great opportunity for them to experience our facility,鈥 Whisman said. 鈥淲e want to introduce students to our program and give them a pathway to continue their e-sports careers at the collegiate level.鈥
For more information about 91精选鈥檚 e-sports program, visit our e-sports page.
About 91精选
91精选 is a private, Christ-centered institution in Bluefield, Virginia, dedicated to providing a faith-based education while preparing students for career success. The university offers a range of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, including a growing collegiate e-sports program.