The Spring Arbor University esports team picked up victories in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Rocket League over its latest stretch of competition, highlighted by a dominant performance from Karrson Verus and a sweep of Fairmont State University.
 
 
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
 
Spring Arbor earned a 2-0 victory over Indiana University East on Oct. 5, led by an impressive performance from Karrson "Inferno" Verus.
 
Verus accounted for 17 of the 24 stocks needed to secure the two-game victory, including a stretch of 13 consecutive stocks across the two games.
 
The Cougars also picked up a forfeit victory over Coppin State University on Oct. 12. SAU will look to extend its winning streak to five matches when it faces the University of West Georgia on Monday, Oct. 19.
 
 
SSBU 1v1
 
Four Cougars continue to compete in the Gateway Esports Super Smash Bros. Ultimate singles competition. Their current records are:

• Karrson "Inferno" Verus: 5-1
• TJ "salto" Gerweck: 4-2
• Lucas "CranberryLucas" Morris: 3-3
• Nathanael "MatchboxBoom" Cornell: 3-3

 
 
Rocket League
 
Spring Arbor split its two Rocket League matches, falling to Dominican University New York before bouncing back with a sweep of Fairmont State University.
 
Against Dominican on Oct. 8, the Cougars dropped the first three games before finding their rhythm in Game 4. Noah "sauce" Sauceda scored four goals to lead SAU to its first win of the series. Spring Arbor carried that momentum into Game 5 with another victory but was unable to complete the comeback, falling 4-2.
 
The Cougars responded with one of their strongest performances of the season on Oct. 15, sweeping Fairmont State 4-0.
 
Broden "broturtle13" Cobb led the way with five goals as Spring Arbor controlled the series from start to finish.
 
SAU returns to Rocket League competition Thursday, Oct. 22, taking on the University of Idaho at 8 p.m.
 
 
Fans can watch Spring Arbor esports matches throughout the season on Twitch.