SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Spring Arbor University esports team continued its strong play last week, with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (SSBU) securing a playoff berth following its fifth consecutive victory and Rocket League earning a 4-2 win over the University of Idaho.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Spring Arbor extended its winning streak to five matches with a 2-0 victory over the University of West Georgia on Monday, Oct. 19.
The Cougars controlled the opening game, securing the win without needing their fourth player to compete. SAU carried that momentum into the second game, leading throughout to complete the sweep.
Lucas "CranberryLucas" Morris led the way with an outstanding performance, taking nine total stocks in the victory.
With the win, Spring Arbor officially clinched a spot in the playoffs.
The Cougars return to action Monday, Oct. 26 against the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), the top-ranked team in their group. The match is scheduled for 8 p.m.
SSBU 1v1
Four Cougars continue to compete in SSBU singles competition. Their current records are:
- Lucas "CranberryLucas" Morris: 5-3
- TJ "salto" Gerweck: 4-4
- Nathanael "MatchboxBoom" Cornell: 5-3
- Karrson "Inferno" Verus: 7-1
Rocket League
Spring Arbor picked up a 4-2 victory over the University of Idaho on Thursday, Oct. 22, overcoming a mid-series rally by the Vandals.
The Cougars opened the match with convincing wins in the first two games before Idaho responded with back-to-back victories to even the series at 2-2.
Spring Arbor regained control from there, winning the next two games decisively to close out the match.
Jaden "jayd" Allen led the offensive attack with 11 goals, including two hat tricks, over the six-game series. The Cougars combined for 23 goals, their highest single-series total of the season.
Spring Arbor returns to competition Thursday, Oct. 29 against Roberts Wesleyan University, the top-ranked team in its group. The match is scheduled for 8 p.m.
Up Next
Both upcoming matches are scheduled for 8 p.m. and can be watched live at the Cougar Den or online at
twitch.tv/saucougarsesports.
