Esports Marvel Rivals Advances to National Championship Final

Marshall, Mo., (April 30, 2026)- The Missouri Valley College Esports Marvel Rivals team competed in the semifinal round of the NECC National Championship, and has advanced to the National championship round.

Playing Landmark (Vt.) in Tuesday's semifinals, the Vikings swept the best-of-five series, 3-0.  Leading the team was Junior Mike Wissman (Cole Camp, Mo.) with 28,000 healing in game one, followed by Senior Peyton Pinter (Leavenworth, Kan.) with 37 eliminations in game two.  Game three featured 22,000 damage by Senior Wyatt Nordean (Orange Park, Fla.) to help seal the sweep.

The team improved to 13-0 on the season and advanced to the NECC National Championship round to meet Seton Hill (Pa.) in a series.  The competition will be Tuesday evening inside the MVC Esports Arena.

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.