MISHAWAKA – Bethel Esports opened National Esports Collegiate Conference play earlier this week and were defeated in both Rocket League and Overwatch openers.

ROCKET LEAGUE VS. FANSHAWE

• Score: Fanshawe wins 3-0 (3-2, 4-0, 2-1)
• Record: Bethel (0-1 NECC)

Stat Tracker

• Cannon Harris, aka "Bearsrock2212": 914 score, 1 goal, 6 saves, 8 shots, 2 demos
• Edward Mitchell, aka "Retzy": 965 score, 2 goals, 5 saves, 12 shots, 1 demo
• Ian Hulett, aka "VertX Squid": 386 score, 1 assist, 3 saves, 2 demos

OVERWATCH VS. AQUINAS

• Score: Aquinas wins 3-0 (2-0, 4-3, 3-0)
• Record: Bethel (0-1 NECC)
• Map 1: Illios - Control
• Map 2: Kings Row - Hybrid
• Map 3: Dorado - Escort

Match Moments

• Alden Matta, aka "Quibzy", had the Play of the Game in Game 2.
• Zak Shaffer, aka "Zak", had the Play of the Game along with 11,138 hero damage done and 32-percent of team's hero damage in Game 3.

Thoughts from Coach Wort

• "Had a tough match against Aquinas in the first week of play for the NECC conference. Struggled with lag due to internet issues at the facility which caused us to play slower. Even so, I thought we played well against a very solid team."

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