Boise State’s Overwatch team made an impressive showing in this year’s Overwatch Collegiate Homecoming tournament. The varsity team finished amoung the top four teams in the nation alongside Fisher College, Maryville University, and Northwood University. Boise State entered the tournament with 31 other varsity teams and made it all the way to lower bracket semifinals, finishing 4th place in the tournament overall. The 4th place finish ends the best ever run the varsity team has ever had in the Collegiate Homecoming. The tournament took place online from October 20-22.
The Collegiate Homecoming is the highest level Overwatch tournament in the collegiate space, on par with the CRL in Rocket League. It also boasted a $57,000 prize pool for this year’s fall tournament. The Collegiate Homecoming is part of the offical Overwatch League ecosystem. The tournamet broadcast live on the offical Contenders Youtube channel. Overwatch Contenders is a pro league organized by Overwatches developer, Blizzard, and serves as a path to pro for potential Ovewatch League players.
Boise State Overwatch is not done for the semester, however. They still have a chance to win in the NACE Starleague varsity premier playoffs, happening later this year. The playoffs will take place in the Boise State Esports arena, marking the highest profile event the arena has hosted. Stay tuned to our news updates for more information on when the event will happen and how you can watch to cheer on the Broncos!
Written by Jacob Palmer.