JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois College Esports program competed in two key conference matchups on Monday, taking the field in both MVEC Rocket League and NECC Valorant play. The Rocket League team fell 1–4 to Wartburg College, while the Valorant squad earned a 2–0 sweep over Southwest Minnesota State University.
Illinois College's Rocket League trio opened the MVEC series against Wartburg with a slow start, dropping Game 1 by a 0–4 margin. The team rebounded in Game 2 with a decisive 4–0 win but was unable to carry that momentum, narrowly dropping the next three games to fall 1–4 in the series. The loss sets up a crucial season finale against Gustavus Adolphus, where a win will be necessary to secure a playoff berth and advance to the MVEC Championship LAN hosted at Wartburg.
Series Results – Rocket League vs. Wartburg College
Game 1: L, 0–4
Game 2: W, 4–0
Game 3: L, 1–2
Game 4: L, 1–3
Game 5: L, 2–3
Box Score
In Valorant play, Illinois College controlled its NECC matchup against Southwest Minnesota State from start to finish, claiming a 2–0 series win. The Lady Blues took the opening map, Haven, 13–11 behind a late defuse from Carter "Cortle" Naeve to clinch the win under pressure. IC then closed out the sweep with a 13–6 victory on Ascent, highlighted by Fray "Fray" Moulton's efficient play and flawless opening duels.
Series Results – Valorant vs. Southwest Minnesota State University
Map 1 (Haven – SMSU Pick): W, 13–11
Map 2 (Ascent – IC Pick): W, 13–6
Box Score
Up Next
The Rocket League team is back in action on Wednesday, October 15th as they take on Northwestern College at 8:30pm, and the Valorant team is back on Monday, October 20th for a match against Drury University at 8:00pm.
