OKLAHOMA CITY - After a prolific 2025 spring season, the MACU Esports program will be back in-action for a new fall season. The Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros., Valorant, and League of Legends squads for the second-straight semester will be competing in the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE).

The Overwatch 2 squad will open up the fall season Monday at 6 p.m. against Stamford (Ala). On Tuesday, Rocket League will go against the South Florida at 6:00 p.m. followed by the League of Legends team at 7:30 p.m. with the matchup against North Carolina-Greensboro's "Olympus" team. Finally, the Super Smash Bros. squad will take on Hill (Texa) iin a 7:30 p.m. contest on Thursday.

Overwatch 2

• Coming off an outstanding Spring 2025 season, where the Evangels finished with an 8-1 overall record and earned both the Varsity Plus East 6 regular season and tournament titles. The Overwatch 2 squad will be back with high expectations as it will bring back some experienced players.
• Leading the charge this fall will be Team Captains Aaron Dodson (Immortal) and Rushell Herrera (SpicyGhost), alongside teammates Lantis Wolfe (Bug), Irving Mejia (IrvingPro002), Hayden Linville (Golden), James Ramey (Crewdog), Christian Martinez (Flyingxyzan). Serving as a substitute will be Cole Talbot (Colina). With a strong mix of leadership, mechanical skill, and proven chemistry, this roster is positioned to defend its crown and solidify its reputation as one of the most dominant teams in the East division.
• The Evangels will compete in the NACE Homecoming Varsity Plus East 5 (Platinum) division.

League of Legends

• After a challenging 2024 fall season, the League of Legends squad was able to improve mightily during the 2025 spring campaign, improving its overall record to 4-4. The Evangels reached the West-Central 2 Conference Semifinals before falling to Tulsa 2-0.
• They will be adding new names to their roster this year, most notably the addition of Angel Hernandez (Keuro110906), a Platinum II player who brings valuable experience to the team. The Evangels bring back some valuable experience from last year's squad, including Team Captain Jorge Rios (Thoricfish), who will serve as a Mid Laner, Alanna Winston (Airyn), who will play Support, and James Orquiz (Exiledmex), who role-swapped to the AD Carry role. Another key addition to the squad will be longtime Rocket League star, Jadon Maxwell (Brainz), who will take on the role of Top Laner. Hope Walker (Hyrules Hope) will be the sub for this year's squad. This fall, the League of Legends roster is not only deeper, but also more balanced, giving the Evangels a strong shot at pushing past the semifinals and contending for a division title.
• This season, the Evangels will be competing in the NACE Varsity Plus East 3 (Gold) division.

Super Smash Bros.

• Presenting the Super Smash Bros. squad, coming back from the Spring season with a 3-4 overall record. This fall, they will be running one team.
• With returning veterans Elijah Bates (DaBaptist), James Orquiz (ExiledMex), John Search (SomeJohn), Cesar Stokes (Carnom), Hope Walker (Princess), and Jackson Zamora (Classic) alongside promising new talent Zane Foote (Revan), and Nathan Nedd (Nathan), the Smash roster is shaping up to be both versatile and competitive. Their improved depth will allow them to adapt to different matchups, which is crucial in a game as unpredictable as Smash.
• Based on their experience and promising results in preseason, they are expecting a highly competitive roster with a legitimate shot at winning the NACE Varsity Plus West-Central 2 division.

Valorant

• The Valorant team was introduced during the 2024 Fall season, when it competed in the NECC. After a tough beginning, the newly introduced team transitioned to the NACE Varsity Plus West-Central 2 division, where they improved to a 6-2 record, ultimately reaching the championship game before falling just short in a 2-1 match to Landmark (Vt.).
• The roster will feature Team Captain Lantis Wolfe (Mantis), joined by Lucas Webb (McFlurried14), Myles Garcia (Bueno), and Jorge Rios (Thoricfish) as well as another new face who will bring a fresh dynamic to the lineup: Kaleb Rogers (resT).
• Now entering their second full year, the Valorant squad is more cohesive and battle-tested, with the goal of not just reaching the finals but capturing the championship this time.
• This semester, the Valorant team will focus on preparation and will practice throughout the fall to improve their skills in order to re-enter the competition in the Spring 2026 stronger than ever.

Rocket League

• Last but not least, MACU's Rocket League team will again be the squad to fear in the NACE Starleague Varsity Plus East 6 division. Their past accomplishments demonstrate not only consistency but also dominance over one of the most competitive leagues in collegiate Rocket League.
• Coming off a 7-0 the regular spring season, where they unfortunately lost in the final of the championship 4-3 after having a 2-3 lead, the Rocket League squad will welcome back Jadon Maxwell (Brainz), Javier Cerillo Soto (Cl0ver), and will have a new addition to the roster with Mason Kilpatrick (Irish1256).
• With a roster that has already proven it can handle the pressure of high-stakes matches, expectations are sky-high for the Evangels to defend their title and make a deep postseason run.
• The Evangels will be competing in the NACE Varsity Plus East 4 (Grand Champion) division.