Randolph-Macon College’s eSports Team earned top honors at the recent National Association of Collegiate eSports (NACE) convention.  NACE is the only association of varsity esports programs at colleges and universities across the United States with over 170 member schools and 5000 students. Members have the opportunity to earn over $16 million in eSports scholarships and aid.

Only a handful of students are selected for the All NACE award, which recognizes individual members as some of the best, in their respective games, in the country.  

RMC’s Student Winners

• All NACE Team Rocket League: – Jared Maunz ‘20, Finance major from Chesapeake, VA
• All NACE Team Overwatch:Ethan Olmsted ’23, Computer Science and Cybersecurity major from La Plata, MD
• All NACE Team League of Legends: Aharon Davidson ’20, Accounting major from Toano, VA
• All NACE Team CS:GO: Jacob Hess ’20, Cybersecurity major from Glen Allen VA
• All NACE Team Fortnite: Mark Link ’20, Biology major from Sterling VA

Alex Gunnerson, director of R-MC’s eSports program says, “Our students were not only awarded for their skills in the game, but for their overall impact as an MVP to their team. These players were competing with some of the biggest eSports programs in the nation and we are extremely proud of their accomplishments.”

Throughout the NACE convention, Gunnerson gave three separate presentations to address student mentorship, coaching eSports teams and brainstorming opportunities to increase membership and funding for NACE. “It was an amazing networking opportunity to meet collaborate with so many other directors and coaches from across the nation.”

About R-MC’s eSports Program

eSports, a form of computer-based competition across a variety of video games that showcase gaming strategy, speed and skillful execution, is thriving at Randolph-Macon College. RMC’s eSports program, which began in 2018, is thriving and now currently has 36 members who train and compete in the college’s eSports Arena, which opened in April 2019.

“The growth of eSports and intercollegiate competition has been astronomical in just a few short years, “says James McGhee, assistant dean of students at Randolph-Macon College and a member of the board of directors of NACE.  “I cannot begin to express how proud we are of the accomplishments of our eSports athletes, staff, and program overall.”

“eSports allows you to tap into our competitive drive,” says Gunnerson. Students on our teams have been highly successful at all levels because they work hard together to create an amazing culture of community and sportsmanship.”

For more information about RMC eSports program, contact Alex Gunnerson at alexgunnerson@rmc.edu