UNC Asheville’s Varsity Esports Program
Our official program was launched in 2023 and has graduated various students since then, which you can find on our Hall of Fame. If you would like more information about competing, fill out our form via the Compete button to the right and feel free to join our Discord and speak to us directly.
Our Principal Competitions
Big South Esports Conference
Our program is officially recognized by our athletic conference the Big South Conference where we compete against our historic rivals: Radford, Winthrop, High Point, Presbyterian, Charleston Southern, and others. Academic Year 2025-2026 will be our third official season competing in this D1 Esports Conference. If you would like more information about competing, fill out our form via the Compete button to the right and feel free to join our Discord and speak to us directly.
National Esports Collegiate Conference
The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC), established in 2020, is a premier North American collegiate Esports organization uniting over 400 colleges. It hosts competitive seasons and championships in titles like League of Legends, Valorant, Overwatch, and Rocket League, among many others, most recently adding Marvel Rivals. The NECC awards trophies and prize money to champions as well as access to other tournaments.
Our Current Teams
We currently have composed rosters for the following:
- Smash Ultimate
- Rocket League
- League of Legends
- Valorant
- Overwatch2
- Marvel Rivals
We Are Looking For
Teams we would like to be able to field are in:
- Counter Strike
- Call of Duty
- Fortnite
- Apex Legends
- Rainbow 6 Siege
- Any Other Popular Title
If you are interested in joining, starting, or participating in any of our teams or our program, please reach out!
Achievements and Impact
Big South 2024
- 1st place: League of Legends
- 2nd Place: Overwatch2
- 3rd Place: Valorant
- 4th Place: Rocket League
Big South 2025
- 2nd place: League of Legends
- 3rd Place: Rocket League
- 4th Place: Valorant
- 4th Place: Overwatch2
Other notable achievements:
- Triangle Takedown: 2nd Place, Overwatch
- NECC: Division 7 Champions, Rocket League
- CVCC: 1st Place, Smash Ultimate
- Big South MVP 2024: Mike Islas, League of Legends
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