STORM LAKE, Iowa - The Buena Vista University Esports teams have started their 2026 fall season. The Beavers are off to a solid start compiling a 52-41 record thus far. 

Smash Gold leads the way with a perfect 7-0 start to the season. The Gold team is 4-0 in Collegiate Champions League competition. They will look to go 5-0 tonight taking on Dakota State University at 7 pm. They are also in Division III of NECC play where they are 3-0 on the season. 

Smash Navy is 2-1 in NECC play while Smash White sits at a perfect 3-0 record. Rainbow Six Siege is 2-1 in ECAC play and 1-2 in NECC play. Mario Kart 8 currently sits with a 3-4 overall record with three matches left in the regular season. 

Overwatch Gold is also having a solid season. The squad sits at 2-1 in ECAC play and 2-0 in NECC play. They will look to stay undefeated in NECC play competing against Illinois College tonight at 8 pm. 

Overwatch Navy is 2-2 in ECAC play and 1-0 in NECC play. They take on North Park University tonight in NECC play at 7 pm. Overwatch White 2-2 in ECAC play and 0-1 in NECC play. 

Fortnite Duos No Builds sits in 23rd place after four weeks of competition. Matt Shephard sits in 33rd place with 271 points in ECAC No Builds Solos going into Qualifier #4 tonight at 7 pm. 

Andrew Frerichs sits in 2nd place in his iRacing League just 9 points behind the leader with three races to play. Call of Duty is off to a solid start sitting at 3-1 in ECAC play. They don't play until the 23rd. Valorant is 0-3 in NECC play and compete in MVEC play starting next week. 

Rocket League is 2-1 in MVEC play and 1-4 in CCL competition. They compete next on Sunday, October 18 against Lake Area Technical College at 7 pm.