WVU Tech vs. Bowling Green: NECC Playoff Preview
When: Thursday, Nov. 13 • 8:00 p.m. ET
Stage: NECC Division VII East Quarterfinal (Best-of-3)
Coverage: twitch.tv/wvutechgoldenbears
Note: All NECC matches are played remotely, with teams competing from their own campus labs.
The matchup
No. 4 WVU Tech (5-1 NECC East B; 10-2 game record, +8) meets No. 5 Bowling Green State University (5-2 East A; 11-5 game record, +6) in Thursday's Division VII East quarterfinal.
The Golden Bears finished second in East B, behind unbeaten Arkansas State Black (6-0), while Bowling Green placed third in East A following a strong 5-2 campaign. WVU Tech enters on a four-match win streak, sweeping Florida Poly, Transylvania, Georgia Tech Black, and MSU White to close the regular season.
The winner advances to face the Loyola Esports Green / Georgia Tech Black victor in the semifinals on Nov. 20.
WVU Tech outlook
WVU Tech's League of Legends lineup has shown exceptional consistency and growing synergy throughout the season:
The Golden Bears delivered a convincing 2–0 sweep over MSU White last week to clinch the No. 4 seed. In that match, Hilbert (10/4/11) and Bean (11/8/12) led Tech's teamfight control and late-game scaling, while NinjaRemover (4/6/18) and Almightyfoot1221 (1/7/14) anchored the frontline and engage. Breathless lol (5/5/18) provided reliable utility and vision support, locking down crucial assists across both games.
WitchDoctor133 (Pompie) has also been a key rotational piece this season, offering strong champion flexibility and damage presence when called upon in mid-lane or flex situations.
Their champion pool versatility was on display in the win over MSU White:
- Game 1: Garen (Top), Sejuani (Jungle), Jinx (ADC), Xerath (Mid), Milio (Support)
- Game 2: Ornn (Top), Vi (Jungle), Caitlyn (ADC), Xerath (Mid), Neeko (Support)
Bowling Green at a glance
Bowling Green State University (5–2 East A) wrapped up the regular season third in its division, powered by a balanced lineup that includes Ignisvulpes, NaiNai, Rogueiron, mikoshi, and thehairynarwhal. The Falcons posted an 11–5 game record and closed with a 2–0 win over CCAC RED.
Their resume includes victories over Lesley University, St. Lawrence, and Mercyhurst, with only two setbacks—Loyola Esports Green and UMBananas.
What's next
- Semifinals: Thursday, Nov. 20 • 9:00 p.m. ET
- Finals / Third Place: Wednesday, Dec. 4 (Finals Bo5; Third Place Bo3)
- All postseason matches are conducted remotely under NECC competition policy.
