CONCORD ESPORTS WINS THE EASTERN COLLEGE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER’S CUP AWARD

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2024

CONCORD ESPORTS WINS THE EASTERN COLLEGE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER’S CUP AWARD

ATHENS, WV – Concord Esports was awarded the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner’s Cup Award on May 20th. This is the first time Concord Esports has won this prestigious award.

Program Director Austin Clay says of the accomplishment, “It’s a great honor for Concord Esports to receive this award. I know our players all have one thing in mind, being the best and rising to any challenge put in their path. We are excited to see our production team grow with the goal of hosting more local area network events at Concord for high schools, showcase matches, tournaments and playoffs. Receiving this award is a great honor which recognizes the blood, sweat and passion that Concord Esports has put in as a whole this year.”

The ECAC is an 80-year old organization with well over 200 participating schools across all three NCAA Divisions that exists to enhance the experience of student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics. The ECAC also hosts a comprehensive Esports program that presently involves 160 schools fielding 1100 teams across 14 different Esports games, streamed live four nights a week. The ECAC’s Esports platform has and continues to expand the geographic footprint of the Conference nationally.

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