Since July, Redbird Esports has been on a tear, winning major tournaments against not just the top collegiate teams, but some of the best talent on the continent.
Redbird Esports Overwatch off to hot start in year two

Since July, Redbird Esports has been on a tear, winning major tournaments against not just the top collegiate teams, but some of the best talent on the continent.
College is the time to truly discover one’s passions, and one of the easiest ways to destress from classes and build strong friendships is through involvement on campus. Redbird Life is an online platform for Illinois State University students to explore opportunities on campus through registered student organizations and events.
Compare recreational facilities of yesteryear to today’s Student Fitness Center.
The Redbird Esports League of Legends (LoL) team is set to continue its season at the League of Legends College Championship later this week.
On March 9 and 10, students will have two days with no classes, no assignments, and an opportunity to focus on their own well-being.
Ashley Marku’s years of service in the armed forces gave her a unique skill set that made her a natural choice to serve as Redbird Esports Varsity Overwatch team’s first student coach.
Students interested in esports are now able to take advantage of Campus Recreation’s newly dedicated gaming space, The Vault.
The Redbirds Keep Thriving page has been updated to provide helpful support to students on and off campus for the upcoming semester. In addition to new resources, Redbirds Keep Thriving has been reorganized into a more user-friendly format.
When Sam Carroll wasn’t seeking athletic scholarships, he was quietly becoming one of the best players in the world at Rocket League.
There is a lot to get excited about during the inaugural season of Redbird Esports. We talked to Esports Program Director David Kirk, M.S. ‘16, and Esports Graduate Assistant Jack Blahnik ‘19 about what the Redbird community can look forward to this year.