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With their Grizzly Sports Banquet awards are, front row from left, Dustin Johnson, Jasmine Williams, Zahren Whited, Joshua Burgess and Spencer Spreutels. Back row: Head Coach Alex Pinnon, William Cole, Brock DeWeese, Jackson Williams, Samuel Grills and Assistant Coach CJ Collins. (MSU-WP Photo)
Awards presented to Grizzly eSports team members at Grizzly Sports Banquet

May 17, 2023

Several members of the Grizzly eSports team received awards at the Grizzly Sports Banquet May 9 hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) at the West Plains Civic Center.

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Grizzly eSports completes successful first season

April 28, 2023

Missouri State University-West Plains’ Grizzly eSports program completed a very successful first year of competition, sending eight teams to the playoffs and three to the NJCAAE national championships.

3 Grizzly eSports rosters advance in NJCAAE playoffs
3 Grizzly eSports rosters advance in NJCAAE playoffs

April 17, 2023

Three rosters from the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly eSports program have advanced in the NJCAAE spring playoffs.

4 Grizzly eSports rosters will compete in NJCAAE playoffs
4 Grizzly eSports rosters will compete in NJCAAE playoffs

April 06, 2023

The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly eSports program will send four rosters to the NJCAAE spring playoffs.

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Grizzly eSports rosters secure playoff berths

March 30, 2023

The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly eSports program has a 27-26 record through six weeks of action during the NJCAAE’s spring season, and three rosters have secured their spot in the playoffs. 

Grizzly eSports has 20-15 record after 4 weeks of competition
Grizzly eSports has 20-15 record after 4 weeks of competition

March 14, 2023

The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly eSports program has a 20-15 record after four weeks of action during the NJCAAE’s spring season.

Grizzly eSports continues to score wins in 2nd week of season
Grizzly eSports continues to score wins in 2nd week of season

March 03, 2023

The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly eSports program upped its record to 10-7 in action during the second week of the spring season, Feb. 20-24.

Grizzly eSports kicks off spring season
Grizzly eSports kicks off spring season

February 24, 2023

The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly eSports program has kicked off its 2023 spring season.

DUSTIN JOHNSON, Ava, a member of the Grizzly eSports inaugural team, was the national runner up in the NJCAAE’s Mario Kart 8 championship Sunday, Dec. 11. (MSU-WP Photo)
Dustin Johnson reaches championship of NJCAAE Mario Kart 8

December 15, 2022

Dustin Johnson, Ava, a member of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly eSports team, placed second in the nation in the NJCAAE’s Mario Kart 8 playoffs.

All invited to watch Grizzlies compete in the NJCAAE playoffs
All invited to watch Grizzlies compete in the NJCAAE playoffs

November 18, 2022

It’s playoff time for the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly eSports team, and everyone is invited to come to watch the Grizzlies compete in the first round of NJCAAE action.

Grizzly eSports team members practice for the upcoming season. (MSU-WP Photo)
Grizzly eSports season starts Mon.

September 30, 2022

Gaming fans get ready because the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly eSports team is about to begin competition!

“And a good time was had by all!” – That’s how organizers of Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) “Grizzlies Gala: Promoting Excellence in Athletics” could have summed up the April 8 event at the West Plains Civic Center. Nearly 250 attendees enjoyed a fun-filled evening that included a guest speaker, catered meal and live auction. From left above are MSU-WP Interim Athletic Director Crockett Oaks, West Plains Bank & Trust Company President/CEO David M. Gohn, keynote speaker Dr. Gary Bates, and MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis Lancaster.  (MSU-WP Photo)
Grizzlies Gala deemed a success

April 13, 2022

Organizers of Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) “Grizzlies Gala: Promoting Excellence in Athletics” have deemed the April 8 fund-raising event “a success.”

Summer Gabriel, center above, signs her paperwork with Grizzly eSports Coach Alex Pinnon, left, and MSU-WP Interim Athletics Director Crockett Oaks looking on. (MSU-WP Photo) 
Summer Gabriel signs with Grizzly eSports team

April 13, 2022

Summer Gabriel, West Plains, signed a letter of intent to play for the Grizzlies eSports team at the “Grizzlies Gala: Promoting Excellence in Athletics” event.

Coach of MSU-WP esports program eager to build team, start competing
Coach of MSU-WP esports program eager to build team, start competing

March 31, 2022

For Alex Pinnon, the new Grizzly eSports program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) is a dream come true.