BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech esports earned its second straight ECAC Super Smash Bros. Ultimate victory Monday night, rolling to a 2–0 sweep over SUNY Canton in remote play from the Golden Bear Esports Lab.
The Golden Bears dominated Game One behind a powerful performance from Ralph Aaron Etaba Ateba (Wreck), who used Terry to take nine stocks across Canton's lineup, clearing Sora, R.O.B. and Bowser. Mark Imbing (MarkieBlue) then sealed the 12–5 opening win with Wii Fit Trainer, taking the final three stocks from Sephiroth.
In Game Two, it was Imbing's turn to anchor the lineup, putting up eight stocks against Canton's roster to set the tone. Clayton Wilson (ScytheC) added three with Bowser, and Tyler Vines (Typoint5) finished the set with a closing stock on R.O.B. for a 12–6 finish and the sweep.
📊 Match Totals
Game One — WVU Tech 12, SUNY Canton 5
Game Two — WVU Tech 12, SUNY Canton 6
✅ Final: WVU Tech def. SUNY Canton 2–0 (12–5, 12–6)
📅 Season Totals (Through Week 4)
🗓 What's Next
WVU Tech (2–2 ECAC) returns to action Monday, October 27, when it faces the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown at 8 p.m. Both teams will compete remotely from their respective labs.
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🕹 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 101
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a fast-paced fighting game where players aim to knock opponents off the stage rather than deplete a health bar. Each fighter begins with three stocks (lives), and the higher their damage percentage, the farther they fly when hit. Losing all three stocks eliminates a player for that round.
At the collegiate level, teams play in crew battles with four players per side and a shared pool of 12 total stocks. When one player is eliminated, the next teammate enters, and the match continues until one team loses all 12 stocks. The format rewards strong openers, dependable anchors, and smart character counter-picks.
WVU Tech competes in ECAC Division B (Group 1), facing schools from across the country in weekly best-of-three matchups. All matches are played remotely from the Golden Bear Esports Lab in Beckley and stream live at twitch.tv/wvutechgoldenbears.
