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Jul 07, 2024

Chance Mueller to lead Griffon Esports

2024-07-23T12:40:09-05:00

July 23, 2024--Missouri Western State University has named Alec "Chance" Mueller as the new director of Griffon Esports, effective August 1. Mueller previously served as esports head coach at Ashland University in Ohio. In his new role, Mueller will oversee all aspects of MWSU's esports program, including team development, competition strategy and student engagement.  “Chance’s [...]

Chance Mueller to lead Griffon Esports2024-07-23T12:40:09-05:00
May 05, 2024

Boyd steps down as director of Griffon Esports, national search for successor underway

2024-05-07T09:04:11-05:00

May 6, 2024 – Missouri Western State University will begin a national search for its next director of esports following the resignation of Riley Boyd. Boyd and his wife, Delanie, will be moving back to their hometown of Boise, Idaho to pursue other professional opportunities. “So many mixed emotions with our decision,” Boyd said. “Missouri [...]

Boyd steps down as director of Griffon Esports, national search for successor underway2024-05-07T09:04:11-05:00
Oct 10, 2023

Student nominated for national esports leadership award

2024-04-29T15:56:45-05:00

Video from College Esports News. Oct. 6, 2023--Bryce Dudenhoeffer, sophomore recreation sport management major from Jefferson City, Missouri, has been nominated for a Scholars Award in the category of Collegiate Student Leader of the Year. People can vote for Dudenhoeffer once a day through Nov. 20 at bit.ly/3t2YdkR.  Dudenhoeffer is a senior [...]

Student nominated for national esports leadership award2024-04-29T15:56:45-05:00
May 05, 2023

Boyd named director of Griffon Esports

2023-05-09T14:56:17-05:00

May 9, 2023--Riley Boyd has been named director of esports at Missouri Western State University, effective May 16. Boyd has provided interim leadership of the program since February. Boyd came to Missouri Western last fall as a graduate assistant in athletics while pursuing his Master of Business Administration degree. Previously, he served as lead commentator [...]

Boyd named director of Griffon Esports2023-05-09T14:56:17-05:00
Oct 10, 2022

Griffon Esports hosts charity livestream, Duhn named PBC Valorant Player of the Year

2022-10-26T15:32:23-05:00

Michael Duhn of Griffon Esports accepts the PBC Valorant Player of the Year Award in Florence, South Carolina. Oct. 26, 2022--Fresh off appearances in the Peach Belt Championships and boasting a newly crowned conference Player of the Year, Griffon Esports at Missouri Western State University will host its semi-annual 24-hour charity livestream beginning [...]

Griffon Esports hosts charity livestream, Duhn named PBC Valorant Player of the Year2022-10-26T15:32:23-05:00
Apr 04, 2022

Griffon Esports to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network

2022-04-20T11:41:02-05:00

April 20, 2022--Griffon Esports at Missouri Western State University will host a 24-hour livestream for charity starting at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 21. The stream will originate from the Griffon Esports Arena in Blum Union and can be viewed on the program’s Twitch channel, twitch.tv/griffon_esports.  Esports is once again partnering with Extra Life to benefit [...]

Griffon Esports to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network2022-04-20T11:41:02-05:00
Feb 02, 2022

Theis named Griffon Esports director and head coach

2022-02-03T15:20:41-06:00

Feb. 4, 2022--Luke Theis has been named director and head coach of Griffon Esports at Missouri Western State University. Theis has served as interim director since September. “Luke has been an important part of the Griffon Esports program from the beginning, and has provided outstanding leadership over the last several months,” said Theresa Grosbach, interim [...]

Theis named Griffon Esports director and head coach2022-02-03T15:20:41-06:00
Oct 10, 2021

Griffon Esports hosts 24-hour livestream for charity, participates in first in-person event

2021-10-27T15:04:31-05:00

Oct. 27, 2021--The last few days of October will be a busy time for Griffon Esports at Missouri Western State University as the program will participate in two major events. A 24-hour charity livestream will originate from the Griffon Esports Arena beginning at 4 p.m. Oct. 28. Meanwhile, the Griffon Overwatch team will travel to [...]

Griffon Esports hosts 24-hour livestream for charity, participates in first in-person event2021-10-27T15:04:31-05:00
Jul 07, 2021

Griffon Esports joins Peach Belt Conference as associate member 

2021-07-15T11:55:10-05:00

July 15, 2021--AUGUSTA, GA – The Peach Belt Conference and commissioner David Brunk are pleased to announce that Missouri Western State University will join the league as an associate member in esports and participate in the upcoming fall 2021 Overwatch season. Missouri Western will become the eighth associate member for esports. “We are excited [...]

Griffon Esports joins Peach Belt Conference as associate member 2021-07-15T11:55:10-05:00
Apr 04, 2021

Griffon Esports wins big for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals

2021-04-26T16:30:21-05:00

April 26, 2021--The Missouri Western State University Griffon Esports team dominated in their first appearance at Extra Life United, the annual Esports and gaming tournament hosted by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.  In the popular game Rocket League, the team of Griffon Esports varsity athletes “The Animal” (Adam Clow, freshman health sciences major from Kansas City, [...]

Griffon Esports wins big for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals2021-04-26T16:30:21-05:00