Illinois College Esports Earns Dominant Wins in Smash Bros and Valorant

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois College Esports program enjoyed a standout night of competition on October 28, earning convincing victories in both NECC Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and MVEC Valorant play.

In Smash Bros, IC swept Roosevelt University 2–0 in a commanding performance that showcased the team's depth and precision. The Blueboys and Lady Blues stormed through Game 1 with a 4–0 win before closing out the series 6–0 in Game 2. Julian Luaders led the way with seven KOs and a 3.50 K/F ratio, while Alex Rhoades, Devin Ussery, and Raiden Sedelmeier each added consistent efforts with 1.67 ratios apiece.

The team's dominance was so complete that they didn't even need to use star player Jake. Rhoades continued his steady improvement and became just the third player in program history to maintain a career K/F ratio above 1.0, joining Jake and Luaders. Luaders also reached a milestone, improving his career mark to a perfect 2.0—the highest in team history.

Smash Bros. vs. Roosevelt University (NECC)

Username	KO's	Falls	K/F Ratio
Julian Luaders	7	2	3.50
Alex Rhoades	5	3	1.67
Devin Ussery	5	3	1.67
Adam Byrd	2	3	0.67
Raiden Sedelmeier	5	3	1.67

In Valorant, Illinois College kept their momentum rolling with a 2–0 sweep over Gustavus Adolphus College. IC took Map 1 on their pick, Corrode, by a score of 13–8, and sealed the match with a 13–10 win on Bind, the opponent's selection.

Dwight Duijneveld turned in a dominant showing with 63 kills, a 2.63 KDA, and an impressive 415 ACS. Fray Moulton followed with 43 kills and a 2.04 KDA, while Jonest Eisfelder added a balanced performance with 31 kills and seven first bloods.

The win moves Illinois College to 5–2 on the season, likely securing the fourth seed in the upcoming MVEC Playoffs. Depending on final results around the league, the team is projected to face Morningside University in the opening round of the MVEC Valorant Championships at Wartburg on November 8.

Valorant vs. Gustavus Adolphus College (MVEC)

Username	Kills	Deaths	Assists	KDA	ACS	First Bloods	First Deaths	Plants	Defuses
Carter Naeve	16	29	10	0.90	163	1	1	2	0
Ekko Nguyen	20	28	18	1.36	142	2	4	10	2
Jonest Eisfelder	31	31	14	1.45	238	7	8	5	1
Dwight Duijneveld	63	27	8	2.63	415	7	2	2	5
Fray Moulton	43	25	8	2.04	299	9	3	1	0

Illinois College's Rocket League team also officially qualified for the MVEC Rocket League Championships as the fifth seed and will face the University of Jamestown in the first round on November 9.

Up Next
The SSBU team is back in action on November 15th as they head to the University of Illinois for the Show Me Your Moves LAN event, and the Valorant team will take on Missouri Valley College on Monday, Novemeber 3rd at 8:00pm.