MISHAWAKA – Bethel Esports continued their hot start in Great Lakes Esports Conference play, going undefeated across three games on the week, punctuated with their first win in program history in GLEC for League of Legends.
SUPER SMASH BROS. VS. DEFIANCE
- Score: Bethel wins 2-0 (9-2, 9-6)
- Record: Bethel (3-0, 3-0 GLEC)
Stat Tracker
- Imanol Chavez, aka "ShadeMC": 9 KOs, 2 stocks lost, played as Cloud, 3-0 record
- John Samarich, aka "JWolf": 3 KOs, 3 stocks lost, played as Mewtwo, 1-1 record
- Nate Hubley, aka "Phoenix": 5 KOs, 3 stocks lost, played as Pikachu, 1-1 record
- Corey Bridgman, aka "Argentum": 1 KO, 0 stocks lost, played as Isabelle, 1-0 record
Thoughts from Coach Hubley
- "Solid victory today. Imanol Chavez had an amazing performance taking all 9 opponent stocks in game 1, while only losing 2. Freshman John Samarich got us the lead in game 2 taking 3 stocks, then Nate Hubley came in to take 5, while Corey Bridgeman closed out the game taking the last stock."
OVERWATCH VS. LOURDES
- Score: Bethel wins 3-0 (2-0, 3-2, 1-0)
- Record: Bethel (3-1, 3-0 GLEC)
- Map 1: Lijang Tower - Control
- Map 2: Kings Row - Hybrid
- Map 3: Dorado - Escort
Match Moments
- Jon Duta, aka "BigJ5" had the Play of the Game along with 30 eliminations and 65-percent kill participation in Game 1. In Game 3, he had 8 objective kills and 12 eliminations.
- Jacob Smith, aka "Cuda", had 23 defensive assists and 50-percent kill participation in Game 1. In Game 3, he had the Play of the Game along with 17 defensive assists and 74-percent kill participation.
- Alden Matta, aka "Quibzy", had the Play of the Game along with 16 jump pack kills in Game 2.
- Brandon Harrington, aka "Brandon", had 34 defensive assists and 59-percent kill participation in Game 2.
- Alyssa Ritchie, aka "Momo", had 14 kill streak and 16 eliminations in Game 3.
LEAGUE OF LEGENDS VS. LOURDES
- Score: Bethel wins 2-0
- Record: Bethel (1-2, 1-2 GLEC)
Team Leaders
- Kills: Anthony Reyes, aka "BU Toenhi", with 22
- Assists: Jose Sosa-Escamilla, aka "BU Darkride", with 44
- CS: Anthony Reyes, aka "BU Toenhi", with 327
- Total Damage: Anthony Reyes, aka "BU Toenhi", with 41,330
- Gold: Anthony Reyes, aka "BU Toenhi", with 24,679
Thoughts from Coach Rendall
- "Happy to get our first victory of the season. Team played very well and was the best match in terms of communication all year. Just looking to improve each and every week."
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