Minneapolis, MN -- North Central University (NCU) Rocket League took on Oral Roberts University in the semifinal round of the NACE playoffs. Oral Roberts proved to be a tough opponent as the Rams fell 3-1 to end their season. 

Rocket League vs Oral Roberts University (3-1 Defeat) - FULL RESULTS

Game 1: NCU - 2   ORU - 3  |  Game 2: NCU - 3   ORU - 5  |  Game 3: NCU - 4   ORU - 3  |  Game 4: NCU - 1   ORU - 6

In the conference semi-finals, North Central University faced a tough opponent in Oral Roberts University, ultimately falling 3-1 in the series. The Rams opened the series with momentum, as freshman Josh "TheCornDealer" Brown netted the first goal of Game 1. However, Oral Roberts responded with two quick goals of their own. NCU fought back to tie the game with under two minutes remaining, but despite a strong defensive stand, Oral Roberts broke through with a late goal to take the opener, 3-2. In Game 2, NCU once again struck first, capitalizing on early ball control. Crisp passing led to a 2-1 lead, and Josiah "Uso_Usagi" John added his second goal of the series to keep the pressure on. However, ORU quickly responded and tied the game with just over a minute left. A defensive miscommunication gave ORU the go-ahead goal, and another breakdown allowed them to pull away, sealing the game 5-3. Refusing to back down, NCU came out firing in Game 3. The Rams surged ahead with three unanswered goals, applying sustained offensive pressure for the first time in the series. ORU responded with two quick goals to tighten the gap, and with 20 seconds left, they tied the match. But in the final seconds, Andre "Drae" Muteba delivered the clutch goal, keeping NCU alive with a 4-3 win. Unfortunately, the momentum didn't carry into Game 4. For the first time in the series, Oral Roberts opened the scoring and came out with relentless offensive pressure. NCU conceded three goals in the opening minute and struggled to recover. The Rams managed just one goal while allowing six, ending the match and the series with a 6-1 loss.

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