Nicholls Esports B Team Wins First National Championship

The Nicholls State University Colonel Esports Super Smash Bros. Ultimate B Team just claimed gold at the National Esports Collegiate Conference Division V Championship. It's the first time any Super Smash Bros. team from the Louisiana university has won a national title.

The championship match pitted the Colonels against Florida Polytechnic University's FlPoly Phoenixes. After an intense showdown, teammates Jordan Liner, Skye Roberts, Ethan Romero, Idrissa Maiga, and Marlon Dennis emerged victorious.

For those unfamiliar with competitive gaming, Super Smash Bros. is a Nintendo fighting game where players select characters and battle head to head. What started as a casual party game has evolved into a serious competitive sport, with college teams now competing at national levels just like traditional athletics.

The team isn't resting on their victory. This week, they launched an official merchandise fundraiser to secure their future and compete in more tournaments.

The Ripple Effect

The Colonel Esports program represents something bigger than just winning games. The National Esports Collegiate Conference now works with over 400 colleges and universities across North America, creating opportunities for students who might not fit the traditional athlete mold.

Fans can support the team by purchasing hoodies, sweatshirts, tumblers, and other branded gear through their online store. A portion of profits goes directly toward tournament travel, equipment upgrades, and team development for next season.

Colonel Esports welcomes both competitive players and students interested in learning behind-the-scenes operations like coaching, leadership, and team management. The program currently fields two Call of Duty teams and multiple rosters for other games in the NECC catalog.

The fundraiser comes at a perfect time as esports continues its explosive growth nationwide, with even high schools now forming competitive gaming teams. These student athletes are proving that championship glory comes in many forms.

One championship down, and this team is already looking toward their next victory.