Mark Riley: Taking Hocking College's eSports Team to the Next Level
Hocking College's new eSports coach, Mark Riley, hopes to take the team to the next level this season.
Hocking College's new eSports coach, Mark Riley, hopes to take the team to the next level this season.
In late-February, the Hocking College Hawks esports team emerged victorious in a match over first-time opponent Dartmouth College that ended in a score of three maps to zero maps.
NELSONVILLE—Even with all games and matches canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Hocking College Athletic Department set a record in the recently ended autumn 2020 semester.
NELSONVILLE, OHIO – December 15, 2020 – Since its initiation into the world of esports in 2016, Overwatch exploded in popularity, with more than 50 million players worldwide.
NELSONVILLE, Ohio—Fall sports at Hocking College and other junior colleges are shifting to the spring semester as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus.
With over 40 million players worldwide Overwatch is one of the leading games in the eSports market and for good reason.
Beginning in Fall 2019, Hocking College will launch its eSports team. The sport will involve competitive, team-based video gaming, as well as tournaments and intercollegiate play which will be done through the National Association of Collegiate eSports (NACE) and TESPA.
