GCU Homecoming, G.A.M.E. Conference

By Ralph Freso

It was a busy Saturday on campus for GCU Homecoming weekend, which featured an alumni-exclusive tailgate and men's basketball game, as well as the Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony. Also, it was the weekend for the G.A.M.E. Conference, presented by the College of Arts and Media. Story

  • A panel discussion at Ethington Theatre on the Business of Gaming and Entertainment during the Esports G.A.M.E. Conference on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Sophomore Py Yang moderates a panel discussion on video gaming at Ethington Theatre during the Esports G.A.M.E. Conference on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Content Producer for Riot Games Ashley Denktas speaks during a panel discussion at Ethington Theatre on the Business of Gaming and Entertainment during the Esports G.A.M.E. Conference on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • The Cactus Cup shimmers in the light as GCU Esports gamers compete against gamers from ASU during the Esports G.A.M.E. Conference on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Esports gamer Miles Bassett-Graves and the GCU team compete against ASU for the Cactus Cup trophy during the Esports G.A.M.E. Conference on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Team captain sophomore Ethan Bopp and the GCU team compete against ASU for the Cactus Cup trophy during the Esports G.A.M.E. Conference on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Cherylann Galdi, senior director of annual giving and Alumni Relations, welcomes inductees and special guest to the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the library during homecoming festivities on Feb. 21, 2026.
  • GCU President Brian Mueller speaks during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the library on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • 2026 inductee Dr. Rachel Behling looks on during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the library on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • 2026 inductee Dr. Rachel Behling is presented her plaque by Dr. Michael Berger during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the library on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Colangelo College of Business Dean John Kaites speaks during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the library on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • 2026 inductee Zachary Haptonstall is presented his plaque by Colangelo College of Business Dean John Kaites during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the library on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • 2026 inductee Zachary Haptonstall poses for a photo with his wife and son during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the library on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • 2026 inductee Dr. Matthew Shores is presented his plaque by College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the library on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • 2026 inductee Britné Hart looks on during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the library on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • 2026 inductee Britné Hart looks on during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the library on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • 2026 inductee Britné Hart receives her plaque during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the library on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • GCU President Brian Mueller (center) with 2026 Hall of Fame inductees (from left) Dr. Matthew Shores, Britné Hart, Dr. Rachel Behling and Zachary Haptonstall during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the library on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • 2026 Hall of Fame inductees (from left) Dr. Matthew Shores, Britné Hart, Dr. Rachel Behling and Zachary Haptonstall during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the library on homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • GCU fans flash a Lopes Up as they tailgate on the Quad before the men’s basketball game during homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • GCU Dining staff cook up hamburgers at the tailgate on the Quad before the men’s basketball game during homecoming weekend. Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Families enjoy the food at the homecoming tailgate event on the Quad before the men’s basketball game on Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Nine-year-old Maverick Smith hangs on as he takes a spin on the Super Sonic ride during the homecoming tailgate event on the Quad before the men’s basketball game on Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Families enjoy the food and fun at the tailgate event on the Quad before the men’s basketball game on Feb. 21, 2026.
  • A young GCU fan gets some help with her cheerleading stunt during the tailgate on the Quad before the men’s basketball game on Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Alumni staff help guests during the homecoming tailgate event on the Quad before the men’s basketball game on Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Young GCU fans slide down an inflatable slide during the tailgate on the Quad before the men’s basketball game on Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Families enjoy the festivities during the homecoming tailgate on the Quad before the men’s basketball game on Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Young GCU fans slide down an inflatable slide during the tailgate on the Quad before the men’s basketball game on Feb. 21, 2026.
  • Fans flash a Lopes Up as the clock ticks down for the Purple Pregame Party during the tailgate on the Quad before the men’s basketball game on Feb. 21, 2026.

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