STORM LAKE, Iowa - The BVU Mario Kart 8 team picked up an opening night win on season 7 division 7 competition. The Beavers defeated Depaul 493-419. They will take on Coe College on Wednesday, September 30th at 7 pm. 

The final results were 493-491 but due to some penalties the score was adjusted. Luis Valdez led the Beavers with 169 points which is a new school record. He broke Amber Lawthers old record of 165 that was set in April of 2025. 

Parker Currie was second for the Beavers with 95 points. Allie Boelsma had a solid first race with 76 points while Silas Phillips finished with 72.