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Esports excels at HUE Invitational

Lily Fremed

The Winthrop Esports program traveled to Harrisburg, PA to compete in “the biggest tournament in collegiate esports,” the HUE (Harrisburg University Esports) Invitational, on Sept. 18-19. “It serves as…

Esports wins national Rocket League title

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop University esports program added a national championship to its resume after emerging victorious in the Rocket League Collegiate Esports National Championship (CENC) earlier this month. In just its…

Esports preparing for postseason

Alex Romano

As the spring semester draws to a close, the esports teams are only getting started, with both the Rocket League team and the League of Legends team preparing for their…

Eagles fly through Rocket League tournaments

Alex Romano

After claiming the Big South Championship on Feb. 3, the Winthrop Rocket League team made another run in the Collegiate Esports Invitational Rocket League Championship, this time coming in second…

Eagle of the week: William “Mordio” Yang

Alex Romano

The world of competitive eSports is full of exhilarating, fast-paced competition, and William “Mordio” Yang is one of the most exciting players to watch. Originally from Wrentham, Massachusetts, Yang…

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Esports optimistic about upcoming season

Alex Romano

Following a very strong performance last semester, Winthrop Esports teams are gearing up for another successful season. “We were really successful last season, so we’re not gonna try to…

E-Sports Preparing For Playoffs

The Johnsonian

Following a rough 2-2 record to start the season, the Winthrop University Rocket League Team turned it around in the past few games, achieving a two-game win streak with victories…

Eagle of the Week: Tony Chau

Lily Fremed

Think of it like basketball. Each player has their individual skill set, and then all five players come together as one to defeat the opponent. “It comes down to…

In-person intramurals

Matthew Shealy

With COVID-19 protocols in place, Winthrop Recreational Services is finding ways to still bring sports competitions to campus. Students have until Nov. 5 to register for a basketball skills challenge,…

Wins for Winthrop Esports

Matthew Shealy

Winthrop Esports saw its first action of the season as the League of Legends team competed in the Harrisburg University Esports Invitational on Sept. 19 and 20. The Eagles opened…