Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Week 3 Recap

February 18, 2025 – Playfly Week 3 vs Texas A&M (0-2 Loss)
The Smash team faced a tough challenge against Texas A&M, ultimately falling 0-2 in the series.

• Game 1 (1-4 L)

  • Yoshi "Yoshi" Goto secured 3 KOs and a wipe, but the team struggled to maintain momentum.
  • The team managed just 4 KOs total, unable to keep up with Texas A&M's aggressive playstyle.

• Game 2 (0-4 L)

  • A similar story in Game 2, with Yoshi and Drew "Twisted" Harrison each grabbing a KO.
  • Texas A&M controlled the pace, forcing the team into 12 falls across both games.

Final Score: 0-2 Loss vs Texas A&M
A tough outing for the team, but valuable lessons to take into future matches.

February 10, 2025 – NECC Week 3 vs St. Edwards University (0-2 Loss)
Another difficult matchup saw the team fall 0-2 to St. Edwards in NECC Week 3.

• Game 1 (0-4 L)

  • The team struggled to break through St. Edwards defense, managing just 2 total KOs.
  • Falls added up quickly, making it difficult to regain control.

• Game 2 (1-4 L)

  • A slightly better showing with 4 KOs, but St. Edwards dominance remained.
  • Despite Jacob "Uncle" Graber stepping up with 2 KOs, the team couldn't turn the tide.

Final Score: 0-2 Loss vs St. Edwards
A challenging set of matches, but the team continues to develop and refine their strategies.

Overall Takeaways:

?? Yoshi "Yoshi" Goto – Consistently leading the team in KOs, showing strong individual play.
?? Struggles in Neutral Game – Opponents controlled spacing and tempo, making it hard for the team to land KOs.
?? Areas to Improve – Reducing falls and securing more wipes will be key to future success.

The team looks to bounce back stronger in the coming weeks!