Luaders Leads the Charge in Game 3 Clincher

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. - Illinois College Esports defeated Washtenaw Community College 2-1 in the NECC SSBU semifinals.

IC opened with a 1-0 win, struggled in Game 2 (0-8), but responded when it mattered most. In Game 3, Illinois College bounced back with a dominant 3-0 finish to secure the series.

Julian Luaders led the way in the deciding game, taking 9 stocks and swinging the match in IC's favor.

Box Score

Player	Stocks Taken	Stocks Lost	K/F
Devin Ussery	6	9	0.67
Adam Byrd	3	9	0.33
Julian Luaders	13	9	1.44
Jake Petrovich	6	5	1.20

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The team will have two weeks to prepare for the grand finals as they still await their opponent.