TOWN AND COUNTRY, Mo. — Maryville University has dropped plans for an esports arena and dormitory that would have been located in an aging shopping center less than 2 miles from the school’s ...

Maryville University was aiming to build an eSports complex — including an arena, dormitory, retail, and parking garage — on the site of the strip mall near its Town and Country campus.

An esports tournament sold out at St. Louis University’s 10,600-seat Chaifetz Arena a few years ago, said Dan Clerke, Maryville’s director of esports.

Maryville University has dropped plans for an esports arena and dormitory that would have been located in an aging shopping center less than 2 miles from the school’s Town and Country campus.

Entering its 30th year, the Coaches vs. Cancer holiday basketball tournament raises awareness and critical funds in the fight against cancer. The event returns to Maryville University from Dec. 27-30.