Esports Pirates Kick Off Spring 2024 Season

It’s opening week for Seton Hall Esports, and the Pirates are kicking off the Spring 2024 season ready to script a new chapter of success. Building on the unprecedented growth and resilience of the Fall 2023 season, Seton Hall Esports is prepared to face new challenges and capitalize on the opportunities that the new season will bring.

Seton Hall Esports Manager, Victor Gomez, expressed excitement about the upcoming season, stating, "The achievements of our teams last season have set the bar high. Given the level of skill and unwavering determination of our players, I believe this season will be nothing short of extraordinary."

League of Legends

The League of Legends team has set the groundwork for a successful spring season. In Fall 2023, the team honed their distinct playstyles and strategies to optimize the 10-man roster. Team coach, and legendary former Support for the League of Legends team, Jacob Black, brings extensive knowledge of each role, enabling the team to leverage their depth of talent and craft a cohesive team strategy. Black, alongside the entire League of Legends squad, is on a mission to bring the BIG EAST trophy back to the Hall.  

The Seton Hall League of Legends’ matches will be broadcast live on the Big East’s official Twitch channel. Matches will take place weekly on Saturday in a best-of-3 format. View League of Legend’s spring schedule.

Rocket League

The Rocket League squad showcased their prowess in last season’s NACE Varsity Premiere debut, finishing with an impressive 5-1 record. Guiding the team is the experienced player-turned-coach, Antonio “Tone” Riozzi, who was pivotal in Rocket League's 2x BIG EAST championships, the national title with the Electronic Gaming Federation, and six consecutive appearances as a top 32 team in North America during his time as a player. As the Spring 2024 season begins, the team is focused and eager to defend their 2023 title in the upcoming Big East Conference Championship.  

The Seton Hall Rocket League’s matches will be broadcast live on the Big East’s official Twitch channel. Matches will take place weekly on Monday in a best-of-5 format. View Rocket League’s spring schedule.

Super Smash Brothers Ultimate (SSBU)

Fresh off a historic victory in NACE's Varsity Plus East Conference 1, the SSBU team is ready to cement Seton Hall's place as leaders in the game’s competitive arena. This season, the SSBU Pirates are eager to capitalize on their momentum, remarkable determination and the outstanding performances of team captain Noah Ferro and newest recruit Abraham Ramos, aiming to defend their championship title and continue their success.

The Seton Hall SSBU’s spring schedule is coming soon! Matches will be a crew battle 4v4 format and are broadcast live on http://Twitch.tv/SetonHallSHUGS.

Overwatch 2

The Overwatch 2 team, a part of the Seton Hall Gaming Sector Club (SHUGS), is the one to keep an eye on in Spring 2024. With an impressive 6-1 record, they emerged as leaders in their division during the regular season and are determined to uphold their dominance. The club team's exceptional performance marks a significant stride in positioning Seton Hall as a formidable presence in the Open Plus Division of NACE.

Tune into http://Twitch.tv/SetonHallSHUGS on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. to live stream the Overwatch 2 matches this spring.

Overwatch 2 Club Team Upcoming Matches:

• Feb. 13: SHUGS vs. Florida Atlantic University

• Feb. 20: SHUGS vs. Florida State University

• Feb 27: SHUGS vs. University of Central Florida

• Mar 5: SHUGS vs. Sheridan College

• Mar 12: SHUGS vs. New York University

As the Spring 2024 season unfolds, Seton Hall University invites the esports community and supporters to be part of the journey, tune into the thrilling competitions, and rally behind the Pirates as they pursue victory. For more information, visit www.shu.edu/esports.

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