Following recommendations from a subcommittee created to explore the best way to enhance the NECC's preseason efforts and placement model, the NECC announced changes to how its preseason will work today.
It all started with a 2017 lecture. Then-Winthrop athletic director Ken Halpin was co-teaching a class called The History and Current Issues in College Athletics with then-president Dan Mahoney. Mahoney focused on the “history” side of it, Halpin on “current issues.”
The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) shared information about its tournament offerings for the upcoming fall semester. The NECC is planning on offering 12 tournaments spanning eight titles during the fall.
The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced the creation of "Project I," an initiative designed to advance and promote collegiate esports. Project I aims to bring together NCAA Division I schools in a new competitive format.
The trophy cabinet for the Illinois Wesleyan University Esports Program is getting full. With teams devoted to video games like Super Smash Bros, League of Legends, Overwatch and Valorant, players have been dominating in the virtual arena — earning several regional and national titles.
The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced today that is has extended its partnership with Bye Blue Light, a leader in customized eyewear protection for collegiate esports athletes.
Join National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Co-Founder Caleb Glube and Director of Operations Mitch Gilchrist as they share exciting updates for the upcoming academic year.