The Wichita State esports team is hoping for a successful season after holding tryouts last month. The team wants to climb the ranks of collegiate esports while strengthening the bonds between members.
The team consists of five game teams: “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II,” “Overwatch 2,” “Rocket League,” “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,” and “Valorant.” They compete in various online and in-person tournaments against other collegiate players.
According to junior Jason Nguyen, who serves as the captain of the varsity “Valorant” team, esports is an activity that requires lots of teamwork. During tryouts, Nguyen said the whole team looks for players with more than gaming skills.