Match Point In Division One - Valorant Playoffs Recap

Playoffs have started in Division One Valorant, and Finals are already coming up soon. Here is a recap of the quarterfinals and semifinals matches to be prepared.

Quarterfinal

West Virginia VS Boise State

Boise State started off game 1 on Bind (Boise State pick) with a solid 4-round win streak, catching West Virginia off guard. But West Virginia recovered. They went from being 1-4 to 3-5 (with BSU Master getting a quad kill in round 7) then 5-5 to 6-6 even. Boise State was then left in the dust, only able to snag two more points with one that had put them at 8-7. WVU Dinxx’s quad kill in round 17 helped give West Virginia a 13-8 victory. Game 2 on Split (West Virginia’s pick) showed the difference in skill between the two teams. This time, West Virginia had the 6-1 lead. Boise State wasn’t able to tie up the score as the distance grew over the course of the game. The score became 11-5 then, with a Thrifty helping in round 17, West Virginia got the 13-5 victory.

Boise State is now eliminated from playoffs, and West Virginia heads to Semifinals in Division One Valorant.

West Virginia Highlight

Boise State Highlight

Winthrop VS Stony Brook

This matchup between Stony Brook and Winthrop truly shook up the Valorant standings in Division One. Corrode (Stony Brook pick) started as a bad map to choose as Stony Brook was behind, 4-1. They ended up not only tying but coming out ahead of Winthrop. A flawless Thrifty in round 6 and a Flawless in round 11 helped propel Stony Brook to score 4-7. Winthrop only managed to secure 2 more rounds while Stony Brook rushed to 12 points. Game 1 ended 6-13 for Stony Brook. Truly, they have shown to be worthy opponents. Haven (Winthrop pick) was exciting. It began 2-2, SBU fell behind to be 6-4 then caught up 6-6, it happened again to SBU at 8-6 then became 8-8, 9-9. During those fights, Stony Brook clutched round 5, and SBU Rukie won a 3v1 Clutch in round 8. Winthrop had their own highlights as WU Governor scores a triple kill in round 10 and WU Infiltrator obtains an Ace in round 18. They’re able to amass more key rounds as rounds 14 and 20 are Flawless. It was a 13-10 win for Winthrop. Game 3 on Sunset (Decider) was the most intense game in Division One Valorant Playoffs. The neck and neck playstyle that began game 2 came back until it became 9-7. Stony Brook got Thriftys on rounds 2, 4, and 7 and a Flawless round 12. SBU BIG TONKA T is a MVP with triple kills on rounds 6 and 7 for his team. Winthrop was also playing really well. They had a Thrifty on round 3 and Flawless rounds 13 and 18. WU Infiltrator got a multi-kill in round 10, WU Moobs secured a triple kill in round 13, and WU Governor pulled off a nasty quad kill in round 14. Stony Brook really struggled tackling B site. The score became 12-7. Winthrop, however, didn’t get their 13th point. Stony Brook miraculously pulled a 5-round win streak to tie up the game, 12-12. With SBU Majestic and SBU Ayble getting triple kills in rounds 23 and 25 respectively, Stony Brook won 2 extra rounds (for a 7-round win streak) for a 12-14 victory.

Winthrop is eliminated from playoffs, and Stony Brook heads to Semifinals in Division One Valorant.

Winthrop Highlight

Stony Brook Highlight

Quarterfinal Matches

Semifinal

Maryville VS Stony Brook

Bind (Maryville pick) had Stony Brook get a 0-5 start that included a Flawless in round 5. Round 6 was when Maryville began their own ascent. With a 5-round win streak directly after the last, the score became 5-5. Then 6-6. Stony Brook was able to get two more points, but Maryville was too strong. MU Geeza even achieved a quad kill for a Flawless round 14. It ended 13-7 for Maryville. Game 2 on Split (Stony Brook pick) showed the Maryville that dominated the regular season. Right off the bat, they went on a 12-round win streak. There weren’t going to be any close rounds this time. Highlights included MU Chloric’s triple kill in round 3 and a Maryville Flawless in round 10. MU Chloric was deathless until Stony Brook managed to capture round 13. Stony Brook was revived by a 3-round win streak, a Team Ace in round 13, and a Flawless in round 14. Unfortunately, Maryville got their 13th point when Stony Brook couldn’t defuse the spike in time. It was a 13-3 victory for Maryville.

Stony Brook is eliminated from playoffs, and Maryville heads to the Fall Split Finals in Division One Valorant.

Maryville Highlight

Stony Brook Highlight

St. Clair VS West Virginia

It’s a fight for a spot in the Finals as St. Clair and West Virginia faced off Monday night. St. Clair started off strong with a 3-1 lead then, after losing a point, went on a 6-round win streak to make it 9-2. SCC Taiga stood out as a MVP with a round-4 Clutch. A Flawless round 6 was also secured by St. Clair. West Virginia managed to get 4 more rounds, but St. Clair had made it to 12 points by then. St. Clair won, 13-6. Game 2 on Pearl (St. Clair pick) started with St. Clair in their usual lead. This time, it was 5-1. West Virginia, however, managed to tie up the game 6-6 then 8-8, winning two rounds due to timer running out. But St. Clair couldn’t grab the advantage. Round 22 was clutched in West Virginia’s favor and WVU Dinxx started standing out as they got the 9-13 win. Now that both sides had shown their determination, Game 3 on Haven (Decider) had St. Clair got a 4-0 lead, including a Flawless round 4, that was followed by a West Virginia Thrifty in round 5. SCC Taiga got a round-7 triple kill, but WVU Dinxx obtained his own triple kill in round 9. St. Clair’s two Thriftys in rounds 10 and 14 didn't stop the game from tying at 8-8. A repeat of game 2 wasn’t about to happen again. St. Clair locked in to rush to 12 points, only giving up 1 to West Virginia. It was a 13-9 victory for St. Clair.

West Virginia is eliminated from playoffs, and St. Clair heads to Fall-Split Finals in Division One Valorant.

St. Clair Highlight

West Virginia Highlight

Schedule

Maryville and St. Clair will face off in Valorant Finals on November 16th at 7PM CT. It’ll be exciting to see how St. Clair has grown as a team since the regular season at DivisionOneVal on Twitch.