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The Eagles compete in their first contest of the season in the eSports facility.

Overwatch eSports team takes home 3-0 win in Week One

William Currier, Reporter September 5, 2023

The Ashland University Overwatch varsity team won their first game of the season versus Xavier University leading 3-0 on the map score. “Things we’ve been wanting to do in practice really showed...

CS:GO team member Seth Ho leads the team in his final collegiate year.

AU CS:GO eSports team clinches spot in conference championship

William Currier, Reporter April 2, 2023

The Ashland University CS:GO eSports team pulled off a 2-1 win against the Saint Clair Saints to secure a spot in the NACE Starleague Conference Championship game.  The Eagles, who secured a spot in...

The Eagle eSports teams gear up to start their season as January closes out.

AU eSports prepares for spring semester competition

Austin Michel, Reporter January 20, 2023

As many of the Eagles on Ashland’s campus look forward to the start of the Spring 2023 Semester, there is one program that looks forward to the competition to come. The Ashland University Fortnite and...

The Eagles complete their season with a championship win over Clarke University.

AU Call of Duty eSports team wins league championship

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor November 30, 2022

The Ashland University Call of Duty (COD) eSports team downed the Clarke University Pride, 3-0, in the NACE Starleague championship match. The Eagles, who were ranked as the No. 11 team in the postseason,...

The Eagles now sit at a record of 7-2 on the season.

No. 11 Eagles down No. 2 SIC Falcons in semi-finals

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor November 14, 2022

The Ashland University Call of Duty (COD) eSports team is headed to the Divisional Finals after downing the Southeastern Illinois College Falcons, 3-2. The Eagles, who snuck into the playoffs as the...

The COD eSports team practices on their usual Mondays and Tuesdays.

Call of Duty eSports team looks to new game, Modern Warfare II

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor November 1, 2022

The Ashland University Call of Duty (COD) eSports team has had a great fall season sitting at 4-2 with one game remaining in the regular season. While the fall season took place on COD Vanguard, the...

The Eagles continue to improve on the season as they look to the final week, Week Seven.

Call of Duty eSports team defeats Blue Devils, 3-1

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor October 27, 2022

The Call of Duty (COD) eSports team headed into its Week Six matchup against the Lawrence Technologic University Blue Devils and came out on top with a win. Throughout the five-game series, the Eagles...

Pictured is Isaac Osterfeld as he practices for an upcoming match.

Hearthstone eSports team ranked No. 1 in Masters Tournament

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor October 26, 2022

The Ashland University Hearthstone eSports team has made its case as one of the top teams in the collegiate scene. After starting the season off strong, the team has not slowed down an ounce as they...

Overwatch 2 causes changes to AU eSports team

Overwatch 2 causes changes to AU eSports team

Seth Ho October 24, 2022

One of the top eSports competitive games in the world, Overwatch, has now run its course and Blizzard have now come out with its newest iteration of the game Overwatch 2.  Ashland, now with a  fresh...

The Eagle Overwatch team practices for their current season with a new game.

AU eSports teams continue through the 2022 Fall Season

Seth Ho October 20, 2022

With the eSports season already well underway and various weeks of tough competition being played, the program has seen countless teams step up to the plate. The Eagles have seen Call of Duty, Counter-Strike,...

Eagles continue to work hard in their first year as a varsity team.

Call of Duty eSports team downs Glenville State, 3-0

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor October 19, 2022

The Call of Duty (COD) eSports team headed into their Week Five matchup against the Glenville State Pioneers in hopes to keep their playoff chances alive and did not disappoint. The Eagles were able...

Eagle COD team continues to roll through their first season as a varsity team. Pictured is team member Phillip Howman.

Newest varsity eSports team, Call of Duty, looks to playoffs

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor October 17, 2022

The newest addition to the varsity lineup of teams for the eSports program at Ashland University, Call of Duty (COD), has made a mark in its first season as a varsity team. Coming off a 6-6 record through...

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