BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech Rocket League Gold continued NECC play with a pair of home matches inside the Golden Bear Esports Lab, highlighted by a seven game battle against the University of Mount Union that came down to the final arena.
The Golden Bears opened the stretch on Feb. 4 against Wright State University, then returned to action Feb. 18 and pushed Mount Union to a decisive Game 7.
Match 1: Wright State University (Feb. 4)
Result: L, 0–4
WVU Tech faced a tough Wright State side and saw its best push come in Game 3, when the Golden Bears forced overtime before falling 4–3.
Game results:
- Game 1: L, 1–6
- Game 2: L, 0–1
- Game 3: L, 3–4 (OT)
- Game 4: L, 2–5
WVU Tech leaders (series totals):
Match 2: University of Mount Union (Feb. 18)
Result: L, 3–4
The Golden Bears responded with their most competitive series of the season to date, trading wins throughout the night and forcing a winner take all Game 7.
WVU Tech grabbed Game 1 in overtime, earned a key bounce back win in Game 4, then stayed alive with a 1–0 shutout in Game 6 to push the series the distance. Mount Union ultimately took Game 7 to seal the match.
Game results:
- Game 1: W, 4–3 (OT)
- Game 2: L, 1–2
- Game 3: L, 0–5
- Game 4: W, 3–1
- Game 5: L, 1–3
- Game 6: W, 1–0
- Game 7: L, 3–5
WVU Tech leaders (series totals):
- FARGO: 7 goals, 3 assists, 7 saves, 20 shots
- Mune: 3 goals, 3 assists, 6 saves, 13 shots
- Kase: 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 saves, 10 shots
Season totals (through Feb. 18)
Team results: 0–2 in matches, 3–8 in games
Goals: 19 scored, 35 allowed
Player totals (minimums based on available screenshots):
- FARGO: 10 goals, 5 assists, 16 saves, 37 shots
- Mune: 5 goals, 6 assists, 12 saves, 28 shots
- Kase: 3 goals, 1 assist, 14 saves, 14 shots
Note: Mount Union Game 5 did not include a stat screenshot, so individual season totals above do not include that game's stats. The team scored one goal in Game 5.
What's next
WVU Tech Rocket League Gold returns to NECC play on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 8:30 p.m. against the University of Mary Washington inside the Golden Bear Esports Lab.
