BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech esports turned in a strong performance in ECAC Fortnite Builds Trios Thursday night, highlighted by a fifth-place finish in Game Three behind a balanced effort from Brayden Hanshew (Mune), Tobias Hill (Salad) and Karl Hoppe (karl1x).
The Golden Bears competed in three matches during Week 3 action.
- Game One: Tech placed 19th, with Karl collecting two eliminations and Mune adding one for 23 points.
- Game Two: The squad finished 17th with no eliminations, earning 20 points.
- Game Three: WVU Tech closed the night with a fifth-place finish, powered by one elimination from Karl and two from Mune, totaling 46 points.
The Golden Bears wrapped up the night with 89 points overall.
What's Next
WVU Tech returns to action Thursday, Oct. 23, continuing ECAC Fortnite Builds Trios play at 8 p.m. in Beckley, W.Va. Matches stream live on Twitch.
Season Totals (through Week 3)
- Total Points: 255
- Total Kills: Salad 3, Karl 5, Mune 3
- Top Finish: 3rd (Week 1)
- Total Matches Played: 9
- WVU Tech entered the night 47th out of 86 teams in the ECAC Fortnite Builds Trios standings with 89 points.
- (Standing movement will be updated after the next leaderboard is released.)
Game at a Glance: Fortnite Builds
In Fortnite's Builds mode, players can construct structures such as walls, floors and ramps using materials like wood, brick and metal. Building provides protection, high-ground advantages, and creative ways to trap or block opponents. In Trios play, three-player squads drop into a shrinking battlefield, combining shooting skills with fast building tactics to outlast opponents. Teams earn points through eliminations and placements, with a Victory Royale as the ultimate goal.
