Esports team takes second place in nation
The University of North Georgia (Ä¢¹½´«Ã½) Esports team finished off a decorated 2025-26 academic year with a second-place finish in the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Marvel Rivals tournament held May 15-17 in San Antonio, Texas.
"It feels good to know that a grassroots program like us can compete on the national stage," said Branyan Daniel, a senior from McDonough, Georgia, pursuing a degree in finance.
This spring's strong showing came on the heels of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ winning the Peach Belt Conference championship and taking second in the nation in the Marvel Rivals game in the fall.
Brayden Bryant, a sophomore from Watkinsville, Georgia, who is also pursuing a degree in finance, said NECC "was the biggest stage I've ever competed on." He said Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s players are invested in each other.
"I've made some great friends along the way," Bryant said. "I've been able to learn a lot from my teammates, grow as a player and get better at the game because of them."
Matthew Vue, a senior from Winder, Georgia, pursuing a degree in accounting, says Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s team competed well against more well-funded teams thanks to a competitive edge.
"Our whole team has a drive to win," Vue said.
Nathaniel Hehl, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Esports coach, was grateful to see his players finish their season on a high note.
"This was a massive success for our program after a very strong school year," Hehl said.
These are the latest in a long line of recent successes for Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ after a Halo national title in fall 2024 and a second-place national finish at NECC in spring 2025.
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