BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech esports picked up its third straight ECAC Super Smash Bros. Ultimate win Monday night, sweeping the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown 2–0 in remote play from the Golden Bear Esports Lab.
The Golden Bears came out swinging in Game One, with Ralph Aaron Etaba Ateba (Wreck) opening with eight stocks using Ken to tear through UPJ's first three fighters. Mark Imbing (MarkieBlue) followed up with three stocks on Wii Fit Trainer before Evan Ingram (Dunks) closed it out with the final stock on Captain Falcon, locking in a 12–5 victory to set the tone for the match.
In Game Two, Ingram started the lineup with one stock before Rylan Ellison (RyeBread) added three as Joker. Tyler Vines (Typoint5) provided the spark with R.O.B., piling up six stocks to push WVU Tech into striking distance. Imbing anchored once again, taking the final two stocks on Roy to finish off the Mountain Cats, 12–6, and seal the sweep.
📊 Match Totals
Game One — WVU Tech 12, Pitt–Johnstown 5
Ralph Aaron Etaba Ateba (Wreck) / Ken — 8 stocks
Mark Imbing (MarkieBlue) / Wii Fit Trainer — 3 stocks
Evan Ingram (Dunks) / Falco — 1 stock
Game Two — WVU Tech 12, Pitt–Johnstown 6
Evan Ingram (Dunks) / Falco — 1 stock
Rylan Ellison (RyeBread) / Joker — 3 stocks
Tyler Vines (Typoint5) / R.O.B. — 6 stocks
Mark Imbing (MarkieBlue) / Wii Fit Trainer — 2 stocks
✅ Final: WVU Tech def. Pitt–Johnstown 2–0 (12–5, 12–6)
📅 Season Totals (Through Week 5)
Mark Imbing (MarkieBlue) / Wii Fit Trainer — 39 stocks
Ralph Aaron Etaba Ateba (Wreck) / Terry & Ken — 32 stocks
Evan Ingram (Dunks) / Falco — 16 stocks
Clayton Wilson (ScytheC) / Bowser — 11 stocks
Tyler Vines (Typoint5) / R.O.B. — 13 stocks
Rylan Ellison (RyeBread) / Joker — 10 stocks
🗓 What's Next
WVU Tech (3–2 ECAC) returns to action Monday, November 3, taking on Trine University at 8 p.m. Both teams will compete remotely from their respective labs.
📺 twitch.tv/wvutechgoldenbears
🕹 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.
