NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., January 28, 2021 – Monroe College announced the addition of esports to the Monroe Mustangs athletic program in June 2020. The program is continuing to develop and recruit. Read on to learn more about the Monroe College esports program.
 
The Monroe College esports program is coordinated by Govinda Raghubar. To inquire about or sign up for the Monroe College esports team please visit the official Monroe Esports Discord Channel. You can also reach out to Govinda Raghubar via email at graghubar@monroecollege.edu. The esports team is looking for interested students already enrolled at Monroe College, as well as prospective Monroe College students.
 
The Monroe esports program is looking to offer more competitive opportunities as the program continues to grow. If you are interested in competing in esports titles that are not currently offered by Monroe, please reach out to Govinda Raghubar and let him know which games you are interested in competing in.

Current Title Offerings:
League of Legends
A team-based online battle arena game where two teams of five powerful champions face off to destroy the other's base.
 
Overwatch
A team-based multiplayer first-person shooter starring a diverse cast of powerful heroes competing in 6v6 combat.
 
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A crossover fighting game featuring a roster that includes dozens of Nintendo characters as well as characters from various other popular titles. Players compete to knock other players out of the arena.
  
More Opportunities:
The Monroe esports program will offer more than just competitive positions with the team. The Mustangs also hope to develop esports-based internships, managerial roles, broadcasting opportunities and much more. In addition, a club-based aspect of the program, offering additional games, tournaments and a less competitive division of the esports team will be available for all interested students.
 
Stay up to date with the Monroe College esports program on MonroeCollegeMustangs.com/esports.
 
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE COLLEGE
The athletic program at Monroe College encompasses a total of 36 teams competing across nine sports. There are 19 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well as club men's and women's rugby, the Monroe College marching band, and the newly added esports program, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has 17 teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
 
For more information about the Monroe Mustangs, please visit us at www.MonroeCollegeMustangs.com or follow us on social media: Facebook (Monroe Mustangs Athletics), Twitter (@Monroe_Mustangs) and Instagram (@monroemustangs).