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The Illinois College Esports team faced Cornell College in the second MVEC Smash match but was defeated with a final score of 1-2.

In the first game, Illinois College (IC) lost to Cornell with a score of IC 1, Cornell 4. Jake Petrovich recorded 2 KO's and 3 Falls, resulting in giving over 1 point. Julian Luaders had no KO's and 3 Falls, contributing over 3 points. Devin Ussery secured a win with 3 KO's and 2 Falls, earning IC its single point.

The second game saw an improved performance from IC, winning against Cornell with a score of IC 4, Cornell 2. Jake Petrovich achieved victory with 3 KO's and no Falls, adding up to 3 points. Julian Luaders also won his match with 3 KO's and 2 Falls, earning another point for IC. Devin Ussery lost his round with only one KO and three Falls, conceding over two points to Cornell.

However, the third game mirrored the outcome of the first. IC fell to Cornell again with a scoreline of IC 1, Cornell 4. Jake Petrovich ended his match with two KO's and three Falls, giving over one point. Julian Luaders managed to win his match once more with three KO's and two Falls, providing one point for IC. Devin Ussery finished without any KO’s and three falls contributing over three points.

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