Esports Marvel Rivals Advances to NECC National Tournament Semifinals

Marshall, Mo., (April 27, 2026)- The Missouri Valley College Esports Marvel Rivals team competed in the NECC National Tournament this week.  The Vikings advanced to the semifinals after a pair of defeats.

Missouri Valley played the round of 16 against East Central (Okla.), and finished with a sweep in the best-of-five series, 3-0.  In game two, Freshman Gavin Beals (Centralia, Ill.) led with 42 eliminations, while Freshman Brecken Jasper (Marshall, Mo.) had 30,000 damage blocked in game three, and Sophomore Diogo Hansen (Blumenau, Brazil) finished with 26,000 healing in game four.

The Vikings then opened the quarterfinal matchup against University of Southern Indiana, and finished with a 3-2 win in the best-of-five series.  In game two, Junior Mike Wissman (Cole Camp, Mo.) finished with 29 eliminations, and Senior Wyatt Nordean (Orange Park, Fla.) added 42,000 damage blocked.  Senior Peyton Pinter (Leavenworth, Kan.) contributed with 32 eliminations in game three.

The Viking Marvel Rivals team is 12-0 on the season.

Up next, the team will play in the NECC National Tournament Semifinal against Landmark (Vt.), Tuesday.

About Missouri Valley College

Standing out as one of the most innovative and student-focused liberal arts colleges in the Midwest, Missouri Valley College (MVC) is committed to preparing students for success beyond the classroom. Through the Viking Voyage program, MVC prioritizes career readiness from day one, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel after graduation. Each of MVC's 30+ in-demand majors—including nursing, business, cybersecurity, computer science, criminal justice, and exercise science—integrates personal instruction, experiential learning, and professional opportunities to prepare graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing and globally connected world. At Missouri Valley College, higher education is more than earning a degree—it's a transformative journey that begins with the end.