The Pirates Esports program is proud to announce recent successes and updates from its Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate teams.
Call of Duty
The ICC Call of Duty team recently competed in the Collegiate Call of Duty League (CCL) playoffs, showcasing their talent and determination. The team started strong with a victory over San Diego State, advancing to the upper bracket. A hard-fought loss against Oklahoma Christian, the No. 3 team nationally, moved them to the lower bracket. The team then demonstrated resilience with dominant 3-0 wins against California State San Bernardino and Arizona State. Their playoff run concluded with a narrow defeat against Northwestern Oklahoma State, ranked 12th nationally.
This performance places ICC just outside the top 10 Call of Duty teams in the Midwest.
Adding to their achievements, the Call of Duty team has been invited to the prestigious Tournament of Champions, hosted by Playfly in Arlington, Texas, from May 1st-3rd at the Arlington Esports Stadium. This invitation is reserved for the top 8 teams in the Playfly national Call of Duty rankings, highlighting ICC's exceptional performance in the Playfly Premier League.
Overwatch
The Overwatch team competed in the Playfly playoffs but was eliminated in the first round after a close 3-1 match against the University of Cincinnati.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nicholas Toubeaux, ICC's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player, secured a decisive 4-1 victory against Blinn Esports in the NJCAA season. This win improves his regular season record to 3-3.
"I'm incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication our Esports teams have shown this season,” said Zachary Spradlin, ICC Esports Director. “The Call of Duty team's performance in the CCL playoffs and their invitation to the Tournament of Champions are a testament to their skill and commitment. Our Overwatch and Smash players have also demonstrated great perseverance, and we look forward to their continued success."