BIG EAST Outduels MAAC in EGFC MAAC-BIG EAST Rocket League Challenge
BIG EAST teams win four out of six matches to claim the challenge title
NEW YORK – In the first of two EGFC MAAC-BIG EAST Challenges scheduled over a two-month period, the BIG EAST Conference outlasted gamers from the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Saturday, 4-2.
Produced by the Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF), the governing body for Division I collegiate sports, six BIG EAST teams faced off against six teams from the MAAC in Rocket League in best-of-five series. The conferences will once again meet up on Jan. 28 in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
On Saturday, the BIG EAST took an early 2-0 lead in the challenge when St. John’s blew past Niagara 3-0 in a best-of-five series, while DePaul also earned a 3-0 sweep against Canisius.
Overall, in the trio of matches, the Red Storm outscored the Purple Eagles, 10-2, while the Blue Demons dominated the Golden Griffins, 17-2.
In the next set of matches played on Saturday, Xavier edged Siena, 3-2, while Butler came up short against Fairfield, 3-2.
Xavier took the opening match of the five-game series, 4-1, before suffering a 6-0 defeat in the second game. The pair of squads once again split the third and fourth games, before Xavier earned the hard-fought series victory with a 2-1 triumph in the final.
Meanwhile, Butler jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the series, before Fairfield secured the final two matches, 1-0 and 4-3, respectively.
In the remaining two matches, Seton Hall secured the BIG EAST victory with a sweep of Iona, while UConn got edged by Marist, 3-2.
The Pirates outscored the Gaels, 12-5, in the trio of games to clinch the challenge for the BIG EAST conference.
In a back-and-forth match against Marist, the Huskies and Red Foxes both tallied 12 goals over the five-match series, however Marist secured the win with a 3-1 triumph in the final game.
Rocket League Results
St. John’s 3, Niagara 0 (4-1 | 2-1 | 4-0)
DePaul 3, Canisius 0 (4-1 | 5-0 | 8-1)
Fairfield 3, Butler 2 (1-0 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 1-0 | 4-3)
Xavier 3, Siena 2 (4-1 | 0-6 | 3-2 | 2-3 | 2-1)
Seton Hall 3, Iona 0 (3-2 | 5-0 | 4-3)
Marist 3, UConn 2 (4-3 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 2-1 | 3-1)
About the BIG EAST
The BIG EAST Conference is an association of 11 nationally prominent colleges and universities that foster healthy athletic competition, community service and the pursuit of excellence in academic environments. The athletic programs of BIG EAST institutions provide national-caliber participation opportunities for more than 4,100 student-athletes on over 200 men’s and women’s teams in 22 sports. Established in 1979 and headquartered in New York City, the BIG EAST’s members are located in eight of the country’s top 36 largest media markets and include Butler University, University of Connecticut, Creighton University, DePaul University, Georgetown University, Marquette University, Providence College, St. John’s University, Seton Hall University, Villanova University and Xavier University. For more information, visit www.bigeast.com.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 41st year of competition during the 2021-22 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
ABOUT EGF
Founded in 2015, EGF is the national governing body for formalized collegiate D-I esports and high school level leagues. EGF’s youth, high school and D-I collegiate leagues are inspired by the best aspects of traditional sports to create opportunities for students and schools to engage and advance. For more information or to inquire about collegiate participation, please visit EGF.gg, follow @officialEGF on Twitter, Instagram and Twitch and Facebook or contact info@EGFederation.gg.
