James Holloway

Golden Bears push Cumberlands to Game 7 in NECC clash

10/15/2025 10:02:00 PM

Rocket League

BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech Rocket League pushed the University of the Cumberlands to the limit in a back-and-forth NECC Division IV Mideast B matchup Wednesday night, ultimately falling 4–3 in a seven-game battle inside the Golden Bear Esports Lab.

The Golden Bears — featuring Jayden Rouse (Jaro), Waleed Alghamdi (FARGO), and Brayden Hanshew (Mune) — built a 3–1 series lead behind sharp rotations and confident attacking play before the Patriots rallied to take the final three games and the match.

With the result, WVU Tech moves to 0–3 in NECC Division IV Mideast B and 2–3 overall on the season. Earlier NECC contests came against Dayton and Saginaw Valley State.

Game One

WVU Tech 3, Cumberlands 2

Jaro: 2 G, 1 A, 1 SV, 6 SH
Mune: 1 G, 1 A, 1 SV, 6 SH
FARGO: 0 G, 0 A, 3 SV, 1 SH

Game Two

Cumberlands 3, WVU Tech 1

FARGO: 1 G, 0 A, 1 SV, 3 SH
Jaro: 0 G, 0 A, 4 SV, 0 SH
Mune: 0 G, 1 A, 0 SV, 1 SH

Game Three

WVU Tech 3, Cumberlands 0

Jaro: 2 G, 0 A, 2 SV, 2 SH
FARGO: 1 G, 0 A, 0 SV, 2 SH
Mune: 0 G, 0 A, 0 SV, 1 SH

Game Four

WVU Tech 4, Cumberlands 0

Jaro: 3 G, 1 A, 3 SV, 3 SH
Mune: 0 G, 2 A, 4 SV, 2 SH
FARGO: 1 G, 0 A, 1 SV, 0 SH

Game Five

Cumberlands 4, WVU Tech 2

Jaro: 0 G, 2 A, 1 SV, 5 SH
FARGO: 2 G, 0 A, 0 SV, 2 SH
Mune: 0 G, 0 A, 1 SV, 5 SH

Game Six

Cumberlands 2, WVU Tech 1

Jaro: 1 G, 0 A, 2 SV, 5 SH
Mune: 0 G, 0 A, 2 SV, 4 SH
FARGO: 0 G, 0 A, 0 SV, 0 SH

Game Seven

Cumberlands 3, WVU Tech 0

Jaro: 0 G, 0 A, 1 SV, 6 SH
FARGO: 0 G, 0 A, 0 SV, 1 SH
Mune: 0 G, 0 A, 0 SV, 1 SH

Match Totals – WVU Tech vs. Cumberlands

(Best-of-Seven | Oct. 15 | Cumberlands wins 4–3)

Jaro: 8 G | 4 A | 14 SV | 27 SH
FARGO: 4 G | 0 A | 5 SV | 9 SH
Mune: 2 G | 4 A | 8 SV | 20 SH

Team Totals: 14 Goals | 8 Assists | 27 Saves | 56 Shots

Season Totals (through Oct. 15, 2025)

Jaro: 23 G | 12 A | 29+ SV | 78+ SH
FARGO: 11 G | 5 A | 22+ SV | 40+ SH
Mune: 6 G | 8 A | 14+ SV | 36+ SH

Team Totals: 40 Goals | 25 Assists | 65+ Saves | 154+ Shots

Record: 0–3 NECC Division IV Mideast B | 2–3 Overall

What's Next

WVU Tech continues NECC Division IV Mideast B play Wednesday, Oct. 22, hosting Cleveland State University at 8 p.m. inside the Golden Bear Esports Lab.

Rocket League 101

Rocket League is a 3v3 title combining soccer-style gameplay with rocket-powered vehicles. Collegiate series are played in best-of-seven format, with teams earning points through goals, assists, saves and shots on goal.

Program History – Rocket League

Since debuting in 2020–21, WVU Tech Rocket League has grown into a consistent national contender. Under head coach Brad Davis, the Golden Bears captured the 2024–25 NECC Fall Championship and made their first national tournament appearance in Spring 2025.