Illinois College Esports defeated Washtenaw Community College 2-1 in the National Esports Collegiate Conference Super Smash Bros. Ultimate semifinals, according to an April 3 announcement.
The victory allows Illinois College Blue Boys and Lady Blues Esports to move forward to the Grand Finals in Rocket League, as reported by the official website. This achievement highlights their ongoing participation in intercollegiate esports competitions under Illinois College athletics, where men’s teams compete using the Blueboys nickname.
In the semifinal match held in Jacksonville, Illinois, Illinois College took an early lead with a 1-0 win but faced a setback in Game 2 with a score of 0-8. The team responded strongly in Game 3 with a decisive 3-0 finish. Julian Luaders played a key role by taking nine stocks during the final game and helping secure the series for his team.
The box score showed contributions from multiple players: Devin Ussery took six stocks and lost nine; Adam Byrd took three stocks and lost nine; Luaders led with thirteen stocks taken and nine lost; Jake Petrovich contributed six stocks taken and five lost.
The team’s recent results include securing the Division III Midwest Championship in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the official website. Their operations are based out of Jacksonville, Illinois.
With two weeks before their next opponent is determined for the Grand Finals, Illinois College Blue Boys and Lady Blues Esports will continue preparations as they look ahead to another major competition.
