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Athletics News

Esports Program Celebrates First Tournament Win

Bluefield University’s new Esports program achieved its first victory in official competition on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, during a match against Paul Smith’s College. Skyler Koen, Raymond Parrish, and Gage Thompson secured a 4-2 Fortnite series win, accomplishing hat tricks, assists, and over a dozen saves. The Esports team competes in the Eastern College Athletic Conference using a dedicated computer lab in the university’s Science Center.