If you recall we covered Illini Esports back in April when the team fell to Maryland in the Big Ten Championship and advanced to the College Championship Play-In. It was a groundbreaking article for us.
This past Thursday, Illini Esports kicked off its 2018 Championship quest in the College League of Legends Championship with a surprising win over top-seed and defending champion Maryville University, 2-0.
With the victory, the Illini advance to face another tournament favorite, Columbia College, on Saturday.
The Illini were dubbed by commentators as the ‘wild card’ team in this tournament after their upset victory.