Charlotte, N.C. / December 15, 2020 -听芭乐视频 is making a name for itself in the Esports and gaming world. The University鈥檚 Esports and Gaming club recently won the HBCU Esports League鈥檚 Fall Classic Call of Duty (COD): Black Ops Cold War Tournament after defeating Morgan State University.
鈥淚t is truly a phenomenal feeling to know that we are pioneering the Esports and gaming legacy at JCSU,鈥 said club advisor, Dr. Bernadette Lawson-Williams.
鈥淭he team members came up with the idea to play competitive Call of Duty about three months ago,鈥 Greg Fong-Wilson 鈥21, the team鈥檚 captain said. 鈥淥nly one team member had played COD competitively before this tournament.鈥 Despite the quick turnaround time, JCSUs COD team showed nearly a dozen other HBCUs what it means to Hold High the Gold and Blue during the inaugural tournament.听
鈥淥ur growth has been exponential and we鈥檙e still not at our peak yet,鈥 he added.
The club competes in other popular Esports games: NBA 2K, Fortnite, and Rocket League. In addition, club members have gained insight into the unlimited career paths that exist within Esports and gaming by taking courses in the new Esports and Gaming Management minor offered at the University.
When speaking on the future of the club, Lawson-Williams added, 鈥淚 would like for this team to get promoted to a varsity team.鈥 The promotion would allow her to recruit and offer scholarships to students. Fong-Wilson echoed her sentiments, adding 鈥淚 would love for JCSU to be known as the HBCU that helped revolutionize the gaming industry.鈥
As a prize for their win, JCSU鈥檚 Esports and Gaming club received $4,000 from sponsor Acer. The team will use the money to purchase new items for the gaming lab.
