This past weekend, competitors clashed in Bellarmine University’s 2nd Annual Esports Invitational held at Frazier Hall. The two-day event drew participants from 16 high schools across Kentucky. The tournament saw twenty teams matching their skills against each other in well-known video games like Mario Kart 8, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. The purpose of this event is to bring attention to Bellarmine’s e-sports program and position the school as a central resource for Esports in Kentucky. “Bellarmine is striving to be recognized as the leading authority in all aspects of Esports,” expressed Bellarmine Esports director, Mitch Greenwell. “Our objective is to be the first resource that comes to mind whenever high schools need assistance with their newly initiated programs or coaching inquiries, or when people consider institutions that are thoroughly knowledgeable about the Esports sphere.” Greenwell also serves as a faculty member in the Esports minor that is part of Bellarmine’s Sports Administration Program. Bellarmine University is distinguishing itself as one of the few institutions nationwide that offers both competitive and academic opportunities in e-sports.
The past weekend saw the gaming community come together for Bellarmine University’s 2nd Annual Esports Invitational at Frazier Hall.
The competition attracted gamers from 16 Kentucky high schools over its two-day run.
The invitational featured twenty gaming squads squaring off in popular video games such as Mario Kart 8, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros.
The event aimed to spotlight Bellarmine’s e-sports program and establish Bellarmine as a key player in Kentucky’s Esports scene.
“Bellarmine’s aspiration is to be the go-to source for all Esports-related matters,” Bellarmine Esports director Mitch Greenwell said. “I want Bellarmine to be the default choice for high schools seeking help with their nascent programs or consultation regarding coaching strategies, or for those looking for institutions that truly grasp the Esports realm.”
Furthermore, Greenwell is also a tutor in the Esports minor available as part of Bellarmine’s Sports Administration Program.
Significantly, Bellarmine University stands out as one of a limited number of educational facilities in the United States providing both competitive and academic opportunities in the field of e-sports.