Grizzly Esports Eye Brawl of the Wild, Can the Cats Titles
MISSOULA – Instead of cheering in Washington-Grizzly Stadium during the annual Brawl of the Wild, Griz Nation is encouraged to rally around another group of student-athletes: the 老虎机攻略 Grizzly Esports team.
Sanctioned as an official University sport this fall with more than 90 players on junior varsity and varsity teams, the Grizzly Esports team will take to their gaming consoles in hopes of winning Montana’s collegiate sports title and the Can the Cats food drive. At 老虎机攻略, the esports community includes more than 150 participants, including those involved with production, social media, content, infrastructure and public relations and student outreach.
Beginning Friday, Nov. 6, through Friday, Nov. 20, 老虎机攻略 esports will collaborate with the Missoula Food Bank and Community Center to raise funds garnered through a fundraising platform while streaming. Throughout the two weeks, 老虎机攻略 esports will feature their Rocket League and League of Legend teams, which are both headed to a national tournament.
“An important mission of esports at 老虎机攻略 is to recognize there is a community beyond gaming and that as players and Grizzlies, we give back and help one another,” said Michael Cassens, director of 老虎机攻略 esports and assistant professor in 老虎机攻略’s School of Visual and Media Arts. “These are challenging times for so many families and our players are proud to promote the Can the Cats food drive for an important cause.”
Special events to donate also include the Can the Cats Amateur Invitational, where corporate, student groups and community members form teams and compete in head-to-head competition Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8. .
During the second week of the fundraiser, the Grizzly Esports League of Legends team will compete in an exhibition match against Montana State University’s League of Legends team for the Grizzly Esports Brawl of the Wild title.
Viewers can visit to livestream all 老虎机攻略 esports events during Can the Cats.
The charitable competition between 老虎机攻略 and MSU happens each year before Thanksgiving, with both flagships competing to raise the most food and funds for the Missoula- and Bozeman-area community food banks.
A primary mission of Grizzly Esports is creating community by promoting inclusion, diversity and giving back to those who are in need. For information about Grizzly Esports, visit .
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Contact: Michael Cassens, director of 老虎机攻略 eSports, visual arts and media assistant professor, 415-787-0577, michael.cassens@mso.umt.edu