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Esports Weekly Recap Mar. 1

Esports Weekly Recap: Rocket League Blue and Overwatch Gold seize victories

March 01, 2024

CIU Rocket League Gold fell in overtime of game 5 to WKU on Monday night after a long-fought battle for the final goal. This best of 5 series was a thrill of a ride as both teams traded wins before locking horns in overtime of game 5. In the end, WKU would fire a longshot from their defensive half, tempting the Rams to slow-climb for the block which would result in an aerial miss and the winning. Rocket League Gold competes in NACE Varsity Plus Division and games are streamed every Monday at 7:00pm on Twitch.

CIU Rocket League Blue vs. William Peace University

CIU Rocket League Blue defeated WPU Monday night 3-1 in a best of 5 series. The Rams locked in like never before for their match against WPU and only dropped one game, preventing them from sweeping their opponents. This game sets the tone for what we hope will become an upward swing for this team in the games to come in the regular season. Rocket League Blue competes in NACE Varsity Plus Division and games are streamed every Monday at 7:00pm on Team Captain Campbell's Twitch.

CIU Overwatch Gold vs. Purdue University, Fort Wayne

CIU Overwatch Gold swept Purdue University, Fort Wayne on Tuesday in their fourth consecutive win in the NACE regular season. The team is dialed in like never before and is expecting to maintain their undefeated streak for the next few games. In a post-game interview Main Support player Ayden Wiggins shared about his 1% gains – tiny changes to his practice regime that lead to greater improvements over time – have helped him and others prioritize the adjustments needed to stay ahead of the competition. Overwatch Gold competes in NACE Varsity Premier Division and games are streamed every Tuesday at 7:00pm on Twitch.

CIU Rams Smash vs. University of North Carolina at Greensboro

CIU Rams Smash fell to UNC at Greensboro on Thursday night. After some hard losses earlier in the season, the Rams rallied around their measurable improvements in preparation for their battle against UNCG, who remain undefeated. After giving it there best, CIU Rams Smash would lose 0-2. In a post-game interview, Hero player Nick Smith gave a shoutout to Ray Williamson for his tremendous improvement as the newest player to the team this season. He scored several stock during the match and supported his team with tremendous encouragement throughout the duration of the evening. CIU Rams Smash competes in NACE Varsity Plus Division and games are streamed every Thursday at 7:00pm on Twitch.

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