A haven for USC’s female gamers has arrived.

Toxic speech is only making it harder for new players to break in. There are far too many incidents of professional and casual gamers using ableist, sexist, and racist language in-game.

The first Esports Virtual Grand Prix took place last April, when COVID-19 halted all Formula One activities. Unable to enter the paddock yet itching to drive, F1 drivers found ways to occupy their free time. Drivers like Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes-AMG and Daniel Ricciardo previously of Renault spent their time on social media. Others took to the online world.

After a streak of lows, USC Valorant is seeing a streak of highs.

For a while, the only officially school-endorsed FPS (first-person-shooter) game was Overwatch. With its colorful graphics and lack of overt bloodshed, Overwatch is as wholesome as FPS gets. However, after its four year tenure, Overwatch is now being joined by mega-popular powerhouses like Call of Duty and Valorant.

After a roster shuffle and a multi-week tryout process, USC’s varsity Overwatch adds a new sub to their roster.

Since official channels have yet to split collegiate esports teams into designated leagues to compete, schools are taking matters into their own hands.

In lieu of COVID-19, drivers ditch their cars for simulation machines and a chance to drive on cancelled tracks.

Prior to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, on March 6th, USC Esports Union and SC Esports co-hosted the school’s first Overwatch Carnival. Held in Heritage Hall’s Bashor Lounge, the night offered the opportunity for Overwatch players to gather and compete.

Varsity avoided the suspension, losing their match in the quarterfinals as JV waits to see what will happen as the coronavirus continues to affect even the most online of events

Gamers and fans alike flocked to Shrine Auditorium to watch their favorite teams duke it out on the big stage of the Call of Duty League Los Angeles Homestead.

A new tournament arrives in the collegiate Overwatch scene, and with it comes a $40,000 prize pool.

The Trojans took the lead instantly and held on throughout the match, giving way for players to claim multiple new records.

USC’s golf teams competed in two different tournaments this week, finishing with both successes and struggles. While the No. 3 women’s golf team finished second at the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge, the No. 38 men’s golf team posted an uncharacteristic 12th at the Amer Ari Invitational.

Hosted by Pepperdine at the North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village, Calif., the tournament saw USC lose the chance to defend its previous title. The Trojans finished the invitational tied for second alongside Arizona State [+3,867], while Pepperdine became the new champion [-14,850].