GLENSIDE - The Arcadia University Esports programs kicked off the 2026-27 seasons, bringing excitement and fast-paced play back to the Esports Arena.

VALORANT SCARLET

The Arcadia University Valorant Scarlet team began its season with a hard-fought 2-1 set back to NYU.

-On Sunset, NYU took a 13-11 victory in a close battle. 
-On Lotus for map two, the Knights secured a 13-9 win to tie the score.
-In the decisive map three on Haven, NYU closed out the contest with a 13-10 decision.
-Vincent Nguyen led the way for Arcadia for kills across all three maps.

The Knights then faced off against SUNY Poly Blue, notching a 2-0 win.

-On Haven for map one, Mateo Guity led the way with nine bomb plants as Arcadia won 15-13.
-Map two was on Lotus, where Richard Egan finished with 21 kills and six deaths for a 3.5 k/d in a dominant 13-3 victory to close out the shutout.

VALORANT GREY

The Arcadia University Valorant Grey team kicked off the season with a 2-1 victory over Marist.

-On Ascent for map one, Marist opened the contest with a 13-10 win.
-Map two put the contest on Lotus, where Ethan Martinez led the way with 26 kills in a 13-10 win to even the score.
-The Knights secured the match victory on Haven in map three, a 13-11 success.

ROCKET LEAGUE

The Arcadia University Rocket League team began the season with a 4-2 win over New Haven.

-The Knights opened the game with back-to-back wins at 1-0 and 3-2 to put themselves in the driver's seat.
-New Haven battled back, taking games three and four by scores of 5-2 and 2-1, respectively.
-Arcadia put the victory away with wins in game five and six of 2-1 and 3-2.

The Knights then faced off with Seton Hill in a 4-1 victory.

-After falling in game one, Arcadia secured four-consecutive victories, outscoring its opponent 11-2.

Arcadia finished off the recent stretch with a forfeit victory over Marist.