(ANGOLA) - Trine University wrapped up one of the most successful esports seasons in program history, highlighted by a fourth-place national finish from its Overwatch team while competing for the first time in the nation's top ECAC division.
Trine advanced deep into the championship bracket after a dominant 3-0 victory over the University of Kentucky in the Titans division, before falling to the University of Delaware. The fourth-place finish places Trine among the elite Overwatch programs in the country.
The Overwatch roster included Elton Langley (Indianapolis), Jonah Kyle (Valparaiso), Logan Gault (Indianapolis), Brockstan Tschannen (Angola), and Hudson Kelly (LaGrange), all majoring in technology- and engineering-related fields.
Trine Claims BEL MIAA Championship
Trine's national success extended beyond Overwatch. Wyatt Burton, a computer science and information technology major from Edinburgh, Indiana, also finished fourth nationally in the highest division of the College Series Championship iRacing league.
Overall, 20 of Trine's 26 esports teams qualified for national playoffs this past semester. The Valorant junior varsity team finished second in its division, while Overwatch JV placed in the top three.
Trine esports also dominated conference competition in the Block House Esports League, winning the BEL MIAA playoffs on Dec. 7.
The Thunder captured the title with 150 playoff points, finishing 40 points ahead of second-place University of Olivet. Trine claimed championships in Smash Ultimate and Overwatch, while earning a runner-up finish in Rocket League.
In Smash Ultimate, TJ Marsalek (Toledo, Ohio) was named MVP and an All-Star, earning his second MIAA title alongside teammates Tyler Rohn (Noblesville) and Colten Edgar (Milford). Eli Middleton (Noblesville) was also part of the championship roster.
Sayler Wotta (Bronson, Michigan) earned MVP honors for Overwatch, was named to the All-Star team, and secured his second MIAA title. All-Star teammates included Sam Mohring, Dolan Bush, Vi Klauss, Connor Frappier, Elton Langley, and Carson Williams.
In Rocket League, Logan Hooley (Goshen) was named an All-Star and earned his second MIAA title, joined by Logan Gault and teammate Ethan Schroeder (Mountain Lake, Minnesota).
With national finishes, conference championships, and broad playoff success, Trine esports continues to establish itself as a rising force in collegiate competition.