BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech Rocket League earned its second NECC Division IV Mideast B victory of the 2025 fall season Wednesday night, defeating Northwood University Blue 4–2 in a best-of-seven series.
The Golden Bears — Waleed Alghamdi (FARGO), Jayden Rouse (Jaro) and Brayden Hanshew (Mune) — bounced back from a slow start to win four of the final five games, showcasing balance on offense and composure on defense against a highly skilled opponent.
With the result, WVU Tech improves to 2–3 in NECC Division IV Mideast B and 4–3 overall this season.
Game One
Northwood 7, WVU Tech 1
- Jaro: 0 G, 1 A, 3 SV, 3 SH
- FARGO: 1 G, 0 A, 2 SV, 2 SH
- Mune: 0 G, 0 A, 1 SV, 1 SH
Game Two
WVU Tech 3, Northwood 0
- Jaro: 2 G, 1 A, 2 SV, 6 SH
- FARGO: 1 G, 2 A, 0 SV, 2 SH
- Mune: 0 G, 0 A, 0 SV, 1 SH
Game Three
WVU Tech 4, Northwood 3
- FARGO: 2 G, 1 A, 2 SV, 5 SH
- Jaro: 2 G, 1 A, 1 SV, 5 SH
- Mune: 0 G, 0 A, 0 SV, 2 SH
Game Four
WVU Tech 2, Northwood 0
- Jaro: 1 G, 0 A, 2 SV, 5 SH
- FARGO: 1 G, 0 A, 0 SV, 2 SH
- Mune: 0 G, 0 A, 1 SV, 0 SH
Game Five
Northwood 3, WVU Tech 1
- Jaro: 1 G, 0 A, 1 SV, 3 SH
- FARGO: 0 G, 0 A, 1 SV, 0 SH
- Mune: 0 G, 0 A, 1 SV, 1 SH
Game Six
WVU Tech 4, Northwood 2
- Jaro: 3 G, 1 A, 2 SV, 7 SH
- FARGO: 0 G, 1 A, 2 SV, 2 SH
- Mune: 1 G, 1 A, 1 SV, 4 SH
Match Totals – WVU Tech vs. Northwood
(Best-of-Seven | Oct. 29 | WVU Tech wins 4–2)
- FARGO: 5 G | 4 A | 7 SV | 11 SH
- Jaro: 9 G | 3 A | 11 SV | 29 SH
- Mune: 1 G | 2 A | 4 SV | 8 SH
Team Totals: 15 Goals | 9 Assists | 22 Saves | 48 Shots
Season Totals (through Oct. 29, 2025)
- Jaro: 34+ G | 15+ A | 42+ SV | 115+ SH
- FARGO: 19+ G | 10+ A | 31+ SV | 59+ SH
- Mune: 8+ G | 11+ A | 20+ SV | 45+ SH
Team Totals: 61+ Goals | 36+ Assists | 93+ Saves | 219+ Shots
Record: 2–3 NECC Division IV Mideast B | 4–3 Overall
What's Next
WVU Tech continues NECC Division IV Mideast B play Wednesday, Nov. 5, facing Tiffin University at 8 p.m. Both teams will compete remotely from their respective campus esports labs.
Rocket League 101
Rocket League is a 3v3 title combining soccer-style gameplay with rocket-powered vehicles. Collegiate series are best-of-seven, with teams earning points through goals, assists, saves and shots on goal.
