BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech esports continued its ECAC Fortnite Builds Trios campaign over the past two weeks, building consistency through six matches behind the trio of Brayden Hanshew (Mune), Tobias Hill (Salad) and Karl Hoppe (karl1x).
Week 4 (Oct. 23)
The Golden Bears earned 62 total points in Week 4 action, highlighted by solid mid-table finishes across all three rounds.
- Game One: 14th place, 0 elims (24 points)
- Game Two: 22nd place, Salad 1 elim, karl1x 1 elim (20 points)
- Game Three: 20th place, 0 elims (18 points)
Week 5 (Oct. 30)
Tech returned to competition Thursday night, collecting 49 points in another three-match session.
- Game One: 19th place, Salad 1 elim, Mune 1 elim (21 points)
- Game Two: 21st place, 0 elims (15 points)
- Game Three: 23rd place, 0 elims (13 points)
The Golden Bears combined for 111 points across the last two weeks and have now totaled 366 points through five weeks of ECAC Fortnite Builds play.
What's Next
WVU Tech returns to action Thursday, Nov. 6, continuing ECAC Fortnite Builds Trios competition at 8 p.m. in Beckley, W.Va. Matches stream live on Twitch.
Season Totals (through Week 5)
- Total Points: 366
- Total Elims: Salad 5, karl1x 6, Mune 4
- Top Finish: 3rd (Week 1)
- Total Matches Played: 15
- WVU Tech entered the night 55th out of 86 teams in the ECAC Fortnite Builds Trios standings with 160 points, after sitting 47th a week ago.
- (Standing movement will be updated when 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 elims and placements, with a Victory Royale as the ultimate goal.
