Boise State Athletics
Boise State
Minnesota (Overwatch)
Broncos down Gophers in 3
2/18/2026 4:32:00 PM | Esports
The Broncos never allowed the Golden Gophers to find rhythm, setting the tone early and maintaining it across all three maps with disciplined team play and confident execution.
The series opened on Lijiang Tower, where Boise State immediately established control. Johnathan Foraker (Clear) and Buchannon Miller (Stryder) dictated the pace in the frontline, winning early engagements and forcing Minnesota into reactive fights. SlickRoads applied steady DPS pressure, while Daydream and Hex anchored the backline in extended skirmishes. The result was a composed, convincing opening map that put Boise State ahead 1–0.
On King's Row, the Broncos continued to build momentum. With clean rotations and well-managed ultimates, Boise State strung together coordinated pushes that kept Minnesota on its heels. Stryder once again provided stability up front, and SlickRoads delivered timely eliminations to swing key fights. Carter Jones (Lyric) made an immediate impact stepping in on support, helping sustain long engagements and maintain payload control. The Broncos extended the lead to 2–0 with another controlled performance.
The final map, Esperança, left little doubt. Boise State maintained constant pressure on the robot, winning fight after fight to steadily build distance. Clear set the tempo offensively, while Will Hess (Hex) and Jenny Cummins (Daydream) ensured the team remained difficult to dislodge. Stryder's consistency and SlickRoads' finishing touch closed out the sweep in decisive fashion.
"This team is starting to play at their peak potential, and at the right time, too" said Head Coach Doc Haskell. "They are on the hunt!"Â
With the victory, Boise State continues to build momentum entering the final stretch of PEC play. Contributions across the roster from Clear, Stryder, Daydream, Hex, Lyric, and SlickRoads reflect the cohesion and depth that has defined this group all season.
