Hearthstone, a multiplayer collectible card video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment, is one of five esports titles in which the Ashland University Esports team competes. Ashland University Hearthstone competes in the Tespa Collegiate Championship, the official collegiate esports circuit hosted by Blizzard Entertainment.
The Ashland University Hearthstone starting lineup features sophomore Mason Savoia, sophomore Chase Carrico and freshman Maverick Duncan.
In the fall season Ashland competed against regional contenders Ohio University, Beloit College and University of St. Thomas. Starting in swiss-format, the Eagles lost their first two contests before winning out and qualifying for regionals. The finished with a 5-2 overall record.
At regionals Ashland competed against new and familiar faces including Miami University of Ohio, University of Toledo, Ohio University, and University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Despite playing several close series, Ashland was unable to qualify for regional playoffs.
Ashland University Hearthstone will be competing in the Tespa Collegiate Championship Varsity Tournament on Feb. 1, 2019.
Tespa Collegiate Championship - Swiss Group Stage
Ashland 2-3 University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Ashland 1-3 University of St. Thomas
Ashland 3-0 Ohio University
Ashland 3-0 Luther College
Ashland 3-2 Beloit College
Ashland 3-1 Iowa State University
Ashland 3-2 Nipissing University
Tespa Collegiate Championship - Regionals
Ashland 1-3 Miami University of Ohio
Ashland 3-0 University of Toledo
Ashland 1-3 Ohio University
Ashland 2-3 University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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