BECKLEY, W.Va. – WVU Tech Overwatch competed on the national stage Friday night, falling just short in a tightly contested NECC Division VII Nationals Quarterfinal, 3-2, against No. 4 Concordia Nebraska inside the Golden Bear Esports Lab.
The Golden Bears pushed the higher seed to the limit in a back-and-forth best-of-five series, forcing a decisive fifth map after trading wins throughout the match.
WVU Tech competed with the lineup of:
Apr. 24 – No. 4 Concordia Nebraska 3, WVU Tech 2
Game 1 – WVU Tech 2, Concordia 1
The Golden Bears opened the series with a strong performance, controlling key fights to take an early 1-0 lead.
WVU Tech leaders:
- Brahm: 23 eliminations, 11,047 damage
- Mezzlo: 27 eliminations, 12,994 damage
- Quiet Otter: 18 eliminations, 29 assists, 11,503 healing
- TheWacki1: 30 eliminations, 17,295 damage, 15,715 mitigated
- Warpwo: 15 eliminations, 27 assists
WVU Tech's balanced effort allowed them to dictate the pace and secure the opening map.
Game 2 – Concordia 1, WVU Tech 0
Concordia responded in the second map, capitalizing on key engagements to even the series.
WVU Tech leaders:
- Brahm: 10 eliminations, 19 assists, 12,431 healing
- Mezzlo: 25 eliminations, 12,372 damage
- Quiet Otter: 13 eliminations, 22 assists, 10,559 healing
- TheWacki1: 25 eliminations, 13,580 mitigated
- Warpwo: 15 eliminations
Despite strong support play, the Golden Bears were unable to hold off Concordia's push late in the map.
Game 3 – WVU Tech 3, Concordia 1
WVU Tech regained momentum in Game 3 with a decisive win to move one map away from advancing.
WVU Tech leaders:
- Brahm: 8 eliminations, 13 assists
- Goomba678: 6 eliminations, 3,239 healing
- Mezzlo: 9 eliminations, 6,218 damage
- TheWacki1: 18 eliminations, 8,659 damage, 3,914 mitigated
- Warpwo: 13 eliminations
The Golden Bears controlled engagements throughout the map to take a 2-1 series lead.
Game 4 – WVU Tech 3, Concordia 1
WVU Tech delivered its strongest performance of the night, showcasing dominant team play.
WVU Tech leaders:
- Brahm: 42 eliminations, 11,154 damage
- Mezzlo: 46 eliminations, 13,552 damage
- Quiet Otter: 16 eliminations, 32 assists, 11,929 healing
- TheWacki1: 48 eliminations, 14,311 damage, 13,278 mitigated
- Warpwo: 33 eliminations, 37 assists, 12,654 healing
The Golden Bears overwhelmed Concordia in teamfights, forcing a decisive fifth map.
Game 5 – Concordia 1, WVU Tech 0
In a tightly contested final map, Concordia edged out the win to claim the series.
WVU Tech leaders:
- Brahm: 7 eliminations, 5,065 damage, 1,497 mitigated
- Mezzlo: 8 eliminations, 6,533 damage
- Quiet Otter: 4 eliminations, 3,671 healing
- TheWacki1: 8 eliminations, 9,866 mitigated
- Warpwo: 2 eliminations, 7 assists, 5,152 healing
Despite the loss, WVU Tech remained competitive throughout the final map in a hard-fought finish.
Match Notes
- WVU Tech forced a decisive Game 5 against the No. 4 seed
- The Golden Bears recorded multiple high-output performances across all roles
- TheWacki1 and Mezzlo led consistent offensive pressure throughout the series
- Support play from Quiet Otter and Goomba678 provided key impact across multiple maps
Season Summary
Friday's match marked the conclusion of a standout season for WVU Tech Overwatch, which finished with an 8-1 record and a third-place finish in the NECC Division VII Northeast playoffs before advancing to the national stage.
The Golden Bears closed the year on a six-match winning streak entering nationals and proved their ability to compete with top programs across the country, pushing a top-four seed to the limit in a five-map battle.
With a balanced lineup, consistent production across all roles and strong postseason performances, WVU Tech established itself as one of the top teams in Division VII this season.
