BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech Rocket League continued NECC Division IV Mideast B play Wednesday night inside the Golden Bear Esports Lab, falling in a competitive 4–0 series to Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU Esports Red).
The Golden Bears — Jayden Rouse (Jaro), Waleed Alghamdi (FARGO), and Brayden Hanshew (Mune) — showed sharp passing and composure under pressure throughout the match under head coach Brad Davis.
Game One
SVSU 4, WVU Tech 1
- Jaro: 0 G, 1 A, 3 SV, 5 SH
- Mune: 1 G, 0 A, 1 SV, 1 SH
- FARGO: 0 G, 0 A, 1 SV, 1 SH
Game Two
SVSU 3, WVU Tech 2
- Jaro: 1 G, 1 A, 0 SV, 8 SH
- Mune: 1 G, 1 A, 1 SV, 4 SH
- FARGO: 0 G, 0 A, 2 SV, 4 SH
Game Three
SVSU 4, WVU Tech 2 (partial stats available)
- Jaro: 2 G, 0 A
- Mune: 0 G, 1 A
- FARGO: 0 G, 0 A
Game Four
SVSU 3, WVU Tech 2 (partial stats available)
- Jaro: 1 G, 1 A
- FARGO: 1 G, 0 A
- Mune: 0 G, 0 A
Match Totals – WVU Tech vs. SVSU
(Best-of-Seven | Oct. 8 | SVSU wins 4–0 | partial stats available)
- Jaro: 4 G, 3 A, 3+ SV, 13+ SH
- FARGO: 1 G, 0 A, 7+ SV, 12+ SH
- Mune: 2 G, 2 A, 3+ SV, 5+ SH
Team Totals: 7 Goals | 5 Assists | 13+ Saves | 30+ Shots
Season Totals (through Oct. 8, 2025)
- Jaro: 15 G, 8 A, 15+ SV, 51+ SH
- FARGO: 7 G, 5 A, 17+ SV, 31+ SH
- Mune: 4 G, 4 A, 6+ SV, 16+ SH
Team Totals: 26 Goals | 17 Assists | 38+ Saves | 98+ Shots
What's Next
WVU Tech continues NECC Division IV Mideast B play Wednesday, Oct. 15, hosting the University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) at 9 p.m. inside the Golden Bear Esports Lab.
Rocket League 101
Rocket League is a 3v3 title combining soccer-style gameplay with rocket-powered vehicles. Collegiate series are best-of-seven matches, with teams earning points through goals, assists, saves, and shots on goal.
Program History – Rocket League
Since debuting in 2020–21, WVU Tech Rocket League has grown into a consistent national contender. Under head coach Brad Davis, the Golden Bears captured the 2024–25 NECC Fall Championship and earned their first national tournament appearance in Spring 2025.
Fan Notes
