Dominance comes at a price. If you want to sit on any esports throne know that it will not be a comfortable seat. Harrisburg and Maryville found out the hard way just how quickly a reign can end. At HUE 2020, Northwood University put on a run in Overwatch that laid low three of the best teams in the land. Sneaking their way into the top 8s at the Harrisburg Invitational, they beat the host and defending TESPA champs. They dropped UT Dallas and Maryville as well, winning out from arguably the worst seeded position in the knockouts.

Dominance comes at a price. If you want to sit on any esports throne know that it will not be a comfortable seat. Harrisburg and Maryville found out the hard way just how quickly a reign can end. At HUE 2020, Northwood University put on a run in Overwatch that laid low three of the best teams in the land. Sneaking their way into the top 8s at the Harrisburg Invitational, they beat the host and defending TESPA champs. They dropped UT Dallas and Maryville as well, winning out from arguably the worst seeded position in the knockouts.

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The cultural impact of video gaming is undeniable and its explosion on college campuses across the country is affecting sports, entertainment and college life.

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Whether you’re a novice or hard-core player, studying game development or marketing, CheckpointXP On Campus is your home for collegiate esports news and this exciting cultural phenomenon.

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Your weekly update on collegiate esports &amp; video gaming&mdash;by students, for students. From varsity and club esports tournaments to college curriculums focused on gaming, CheckpointXP On Campus delivers more than just stats and scores.
The cultural impact of video gaming is undeniable and its explosion on college campuses across the country is affecting sports, entertainment and college life.
Our team of professional and student journalists takes you behind the scenes to hear from players, coaches, students, fans and thought leaders. &nbsp;We cover big tournaments, team training regimens, school rivalries, scouting reports, pro recruitment news and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re a novice or hard-core player, studying game development or marketing,&nbsp;CheckpointXP&nbsp;On&nbsp;Campus&nbsp;is your home for collegiate&nbsp;esports&nbsp;news and this exciting cultural phenomenon.
Let&rsquo;s Play.

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CHECKPOINTXP ON CAMPUS with student hosts from UNLV, we partner with schools, clubs and collegiate programs across the country to talk about everything from scholarship to curriculum to life on campus; mixing news, interviews, opinion and lots of fun.&nbsp;

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