Post by aldewitt on Apr 8, 2019 7:12:14 GMT -6
esports were highlighted at minnesota state moorhead over the weekend. Neither USD or SDSU were there but the School of Mines was.
Ten total colleges competed this weekend, from five different states, including the University of Jamestown, MSUM, North Dakota State University, Valley City State University, the South Dakota School of Mines, the University of Minnesota, Midland University (Neb.), Graceland University (Iowa), and St. Ambrose (Iowa).
Participants were were enthusiastic about the sports comparing them to tradition sports good grades were a top requirement along with team work. Scholarships are being offered at some schools. The Fighting Hawks were making their college debut.
The popular games played were League of Legends, Overwatch, and Fortnite.
St. Ambrose walked out Rift of the North champions
Kind of like curling this trend is certainly on the rise and under the radar. Are the SD schools going to field teams.
www.inforum.com/sports/1001240-Rift-of-the-North-shows-esports-interest-is-surging-and-here-to-stay