UWG Esports News

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  • College Park Skyhawks and Hawks Talon Gaming and UWG logos

    College Park Skyhawks and Hawks Talon Gaming Announce New Partnership with UWG

    The College Park Skyhawks, the official G League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, along with Hawks Talon Gaming, the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Hawks, announced today a new, first-of-its-kind partnership with UWG.

    Feb 8
  • Joseph Lee

    Leveling Up: Lee Named Inaugural UWG Esports Coach

    Joseph Lee’s mission at the University of West Georgia is to help the institution level up – in more ways than one. He has been named the university’s inaugural coach of Esports, a form of competition using video games and will oversee recruiting, coaching and team development of UWG’s Esports program.

    Jan 6
  • Esports players competing

    Game On: UWG to Host GHSA Fall Esports State Championship

    The number of large-scale video game competitions – known as Esports – has grown exponentially around the globe over the last 20 years. As a leader in innovation, UWG is honored to host the 2021-22 Georgia High School Association’s Fall Esports State Championship.

    Dec 14

  • Varsity Teams

    The University of West Georgia Esports program is under development and we are currently looking to build our first set of varsity teams. UWG Esports is looking to field teams in League of Legends, Rocket League, and Smite. The UWG Esports program is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year.

    Oct 26
  • Smiling student playing Esports

    Peach Belt Welcomes University of West Georgia as Associate Member for Esports

    The Peach Belt Conference and commissioner David Brunk are pleased to announce the University of West Georgia will join the league as an associate member in Esports, beginning spring 2022. The Wolves will compete with the PBC in League of Legends, published by Riot Games.

    Sep 23
  • UWG's Go West shield in 8bit

    IRL: UWG Students Find Connection Via Consoles

    Zachary Barger’s in the zone. He’s running fast, jumping high and punching hard, but it’s only his hands moving. He’s part of a new generation of athletes at the University of West Georgia: a burgeoning group of video-gaming enthusiasts who find camaraderie between respawns.

    Apr 26
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