RADFORD, Va., April 10 -- Radford University issued the following news release:

Radford University hosts 2026 Big South Esports Championship

Cambron Smith, a sophomore from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the tournament.

Radford University welcomed teams from across the region March 28-29 as it hosted the 2026 Big South Esports Championship, featuring competition in four titles: League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League and Valorant.

Participating schools included University of North Carolina Asheville, Charleston Southern University and High Point University, alongside the host institution.

Winthrop University dominated tournament play, capturing all four individual game titles and securing the overall championship for the second cons...