Carlow Rivals Team Goes 2-1 in Preseason Tournament

PITTSBURGH --- As the spring semester gets underway, Carlow University's esports team is setting its sights on postseason success after narrowly missing the playoffs last fall by just one match point. The Celtics are gearing up for Conference play that begins on Tuesday, February 3 — with matches streamed live on twitch.tv/carlowesports.

The offseason saw slight roster changes for the Celtics. Veteran competitor Elizabeth Knight graduated from the program, leaving a gap in leadership and experience on the roster. In her place, John Rummel stepped in as the team's alternate, ready to contribute as the spring season unfolds.

Carlow participated in three National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) preseason placement matches on Jan. 27 going 2-1 in overall match play:

• Carlow Celtics - 2 | University of Florida Gators - 0
• • Carlow shut out the Gators in impressive fashion to start the evening
• Carlow Celtics - 0 | Seton Hill Griffins - 2 
• • Seton Hill finished on top of the group, going undefeated while handing the Celtics a 2-0 loss
• Carlow Celtics - 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles - 1
• • Carlow emerged victorious with a hard-fought victory with a back-and-forth overtime round at the end of play

Finishing 2–1 overall in placement play, the team heads into regular season competition with confidence and looking to build on their pre-season successes.