UNLV placed first in the Western Conference Playoffs last season, placing 4th overall in the National Championship. The University of Nevada Las Vegas is undefeated in West so far. The full Week 2 East League Play Standings can be seen below: These two teams have played well, but will have to perform better in the coming weeks to qualify for the Conference Playoffs. ![]() In 7th and 8th place are RIT Orange and USF Esports respectively, both holding even series records of 4-4 and 3-3 respectively. The Saints’ roster consisting of players “Spoods,” “Comp,” and “Jay” were able to place 8th in the Eastern Conference last season, and seem to have improved their performance so far this season by ranking two places higher as of writing this article. The reason Akron is placed higher is because Akron has a game difference (wins-losses) of 10, while the Saints have a game difference of 7. Clair Saints Gold have fallen to 6th place, holding the same series record as Akron, 5-2. While Akron aren’t currently in the top 4, they definitely have the potential to be with a roster consisting of former, multiple-time national champions “Buzz” and “Reticence,” as well as talented newbie “Fal.” The Akron Zips are currently ranked 5th with a series record of 5-2. With a series record of 5-1, their roster consisting of players “TopCheese,” “Dripinho,” and “Busse” could place even higher when they get the chance to play more matches, as some of their higher-ranking counterparts have played some of their matches ahead of schedule. Stockton University, who placed 4th in the Eastern conference last season, are showing the same placement so far this season. ![]() VESPA’s roster consisting of players “Aekoh,” “fayble,” and “Nivo” were able to place 7th in the Eastern Conference last season, and they’ve put up a good fight so far this season. VESPA, or Virginia Esports Association, are trailing in third with a series record of 6-3. Of course, former Northwood White champions “LionBlaze” and “Noxes” are on the sidelines too, ready to be subbed in if the team needs them. Players “Buddy,” “Pirates,” and “hockE” have played most of the team’s matches, and they’ve done a phenomenal job, earning the team a 6-1 series record as of Sunday, February 27th. Northwood Blue are in a close second, though, as they’ve had a great run so far. Their 8-0 series record is very impressive, and they’ve shown so far that they’re the top team in League Play this season. ![]() This power team consisting of players “Luke,” “Azfura,” and “Bambii” have been cutting down all who oppose them, including Northwood University Blue, who UCF beat 3-1 to give Northwood Blue their first series loss. The UCF Knights are the only team that remain undefeated so far. This week’s most notable teams are as follows: EAST: ![]() With three weeks of League Play left, the top teams will need to keep their pressure to stay on top, and the bottom teams will need to step up their game to qualify for the playoffs of their conference. Every team who qualified this season is giving it their all, and it’s exciting to see such a surplus of talent and skill that seems to be improving with every season. We are now in the second week of League Play, and things are heating up.
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