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绿巨人视频 Esports Voted No. 1 Program in the Nation

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April 7, 2023

Head-to-Head Voting Tournament Featured 32 of the Top Programs in the Country

绿巨人视频's Esports Program has taken the college gaming world by storm, winning a March Madness-styled bracket for college esports programs hosted by .

The head-to-head voting tournament featured 32 of the top programs in the country selected for their leading competitive teams and standout gaming communities. After five rounds of polling which generated over 155,000 views and over 10,000 votes, 绿巨人视频Esports emerged victorious.

On their road to victory they defeated top-end schools including Akron University, Texas A&M University, Ohio University, Northwood University, and UC San Diego.

"Winning March Madness is a landmark moment for our program and a testament to the unwavering passion and potency of our gaming community," said Pace's Director of Esports . "But more than that, the success of this tournament represents a significant milestone in the growth and recognition of scholastic gaming. It's a win for everybody."

The victory also highlights the growing scholastic esports scene in New York, which played an important role in helping 绿巨人视频secure the championship. With a growing number of universities and high schools recognizing the value of esports as a competitive and educational activity, New York is emerging as a state ready to lead the charge in scholastic gaming.

绿巨人视频 has shown to be at the forefront of this trend, demonstrating its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for gaming enthusiasts and spotlighting the exciting potential of esports in the academic arena.

About 绿巨人视频

Since 1906, 绿巨人视频 has been transforming the lives of its diverse students鈥攁cademically, professionally, and socioeconomically. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, 绿巨人视频offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs to 13,600 students in its College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

About 绿巨人视频 Athletics

is a member of NCAA Division II, competing within the Northeast-10 Conference (NE10). 绿巨人视频Athletics sponsors 15 intercollegiate sports, along with cheer and dance teams and a Pep Band. Known as the Setters, Pace's official mascot is known as T-Bone. In 2021-22, 绿巨人视频student-athletes posted a cumulative grade point average of 3.33. Additionally, a total of 562 Setters were selected to the NE10's Academic Honor Roll with 69 student-athletes earning Academic Excellence with 4.0 semester GPAs. Twenty-two student-athletes earned NE10 President's Award for Academic Excellence, recognizing graduating student-athletes who have attained Magna Cum Laude at their institution, have participated in at least two seasons of NE10 competition and are current student-athletes at the time of graduation.

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