Esports Season Recap Thus Far

Regular Season Recap

The Lions kicked off the year with a powerful showing, sweeping NorQuest College 2-0. The team made a statement early.

They followed that performance with another 2-0 sweep over Kennesaw State University.

In their third match, Nassau defeated Penn State Behrend 2-0, marking their third consecutive sweep. 

The Lions faced their first and only regular-season loss in a tight series against Saint Leo Esports Varsity, falling 2-1. Nassau rebounded the following week with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Huntingdon College.

In the final match of the regular season, Nassau delivered another commanding performance, sweeping Binghamton University 2-0 to enter playoffs with strong momentum.

Postseason Performance

Entering the playoffs as the #11 seed, Nassau drew #22 Catawba College in the opening round. The Lions showed no signs of postseason jitters, taking a 2-0 series win with confidence and control.

Next up, the Lions face their toughest challenge of the season: a highly anticipated second-round matchup against the #6-seeded University of Michigan. A win would mark one of the program's most successful playoff runs to date.

Season Results – Match-by-Match

Regular Season:

• Nassau CC 2 – 0 NorQuest College

• Kennesaw State University 0 – 2 Nassau CC

• Nassau CC 2 – 0 Penn State Behrend

• Saint Leo Esports Varsity 2 – 1 Nassau CC

• Nassau CC 2 – 1 Huntingdon College

• Binghamton University 0 – 2 Nassau CC

Playoffs:

• #11 Nassau CC 2 – 0 #22 Catawba College

• Upcoming: #11 Nassau CC vs. #6 University of Michigan

Team Roster

• Matias Velasquez Pina

• Nate Osborn

• Wajih Zaidi

•  Jeremias Cespedes

•  Ethan Cheung

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Overwatch 2— The Nassau Community College Overwatch 2 team capped off a breakout regular season with a perfect 6-0 record, earning the #3 seed heading into the playoffs. The Lions showcased depth, resilience, and sharp in-game coordination throughout the campaign, earning hard-fought wins against a range of competitive programs. Despite falling in the opening round of the playoffs, Nassau's season remains a clear marker of the program's growth and national relevance.

Regular Season Recap

Nassau opened the season with a statement, sweeping Midwestern State University 3-0. Behind crisp communication and aggressive ult economy management, the Lions asserted themselves early, setting the tone for the weeks to follow.

In Week 2, they delivered a 3-1 victory over Emory & Henry College, with Sydney Goodwin and Tyler Ramirez anchoring key teamfights through map control and backline pressure.

One of the season's most exciting matchups came in Week 3 against Purdue White, where Nassau fought through five intense maps to come out on top 3-2. Ryan Koenig played a pivotal role in Nassau's clutch defensive holds and overtime plays.

The Lions continued to roll with a 3-1 win over the University of South Florida, maintaining their perfect record while further refining their synergy. DPS players Aidan Sharp and Kyle Perry helped swing key skirmishes, especially in the mid-fight phase.

Perhaps their grittiest win came in Week 5—a rematch against John Brown Esports. In a nail-biting 3-2 victory, Nassau executed late-game strategies with confidence and composure, reversing momentum and closing out with map dominance.

The regular season concluded with a clean 3-0 sweep over Keiser Jax OW2, locking in the team's sixth straight win and securing their place among the top seeds in the playoff bracket.

Postseason Performance

Entering the playoffs as the #3 seed, Nassau faced a tough draw in their first-round rematch against #14-seeded John Brown University—a team they had edged out just weeks earlier. This time, John Brown came in with adjustments, and Nassau struggled to find consistent openings, falling 0-3 in the series.

While the early exit was not the outcome the Lions had hoped for, their regular season accomplishments—and undefeated record up until playoffs—stand as a major milestone in the team's evolution.

Season Results – Match-by-Match

Regular Season:

• Midwestern State University 0 – 3 Nassau CC

• Nassau CC 3 – 1 Emory Henry OW

• Purdue White 2 – 3 Nassau CC

• Nassau CC 3 – 1 University of South Florida

• John Brown Esports 2 – 3 Nassau CC

• Nassau CC 3 – 0 Keiser Jax OW2

Playoffs:

• #3 Nassau CC 0 – 3 #14 John Brown University

Team Roster

• Sydney Goodwin

• Ryan Koenig

• Tyler Ramirez

• Kyle Perry

• Aidan Sharp

• Nicholas Boccadoro

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Regular Season Recap

The Lions opened their season in commanding fashion with a 2-0 win over FIU GC, establishing early confidence in both their strategies and map control. Duelist Michael Maggi and initiator Thomas Jozef led the charge, creating early picks and opening up sites with precision.

Momentum continued to build in Week 2 with a 2-0 sweep over Assumption University, as controller Ryan Oconnell and sentinel Jessica Zahn anchored the team's post-plant setups and retakes with exceptional discipline.

Nassau's third win came against University of South Florida White, where their coordination and map rotations shined. Ethan Cheung and Matias Velasquez Pina played key support and flex roles, filling gaps and adapting fluidly across maps.

By mid-season, Nassau established itself as a defensive powerhouse with a 2-0 victory against GW Valorant, locking down angles and outmaneuvering their opponents with utility synergy and retake timing.

The team maintained its perfect form in Week 5, securing a 2-0 win over Gateway Technical College, followed by a clinical performance against Trine University to cap off the regular season.

The Lions completed the regular split undefeated, without dropping a single map—a testament to the team's structure, preparation, and talent across the board.

Postseason Performance

As the top seed heading into the playoff bracket, Nassau was poised for a deep run. However, in a dramatic rematch, they were matched once again against #16 FIU GC, the very team they had defeated in Week 1.

This time, FIU entered with a clear game plan and adapted well to Nassau's strategies. Despite strong individual performances, the Lions struggled to convert critical rounds and ultimately fell 0-2, bringing their otherwise dominant season to an early close.

Season Results – Match-by-Match

Regular Season:

• Nassau CC 2 – 0 FIU GC

• Assumption University 0 – 2 Nassau CC

• Nassau CC 2 – 0 University of South Florida White

• GW Valorant 0 – 2 Nassau CC

• Nassau CC 2 – 0 Gateway Technical College

• Trine University 0 – 2 Nassau CC

Playoffs:

• #1 Nassau CC 0 – 2 #16 FIU GC

Team Roster

• Michael Maggi

• Thomas Jozef

• Ryan Oconnell

• Ethan Cheung

• Matias Velasquez Pina

• Joshua Thesatus

• Jessica Zahn

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NCC has also fielded teams in the following titles this season:

Marvel Rivals- Roster:

Sydney Goodwin

Kyle Perry

Tyler Ramirez

Nicholas Boccadoro

Ryan Koenig

Leo Shkolnik

Christiphor Simpson

Rocket League- Roster:

Alessandro Piazza

Jose G

Thomas Jozef

NBA 2k25- Roster:

Jayden Ankner

Nassau Community College continues to establish itself as a powerhouse in the collegiate esports space. With championship-caliber teams, growing rosters in new titles, and a dedicated infrastructure of coaching and student support, NCC Esports is poised for continued success in the seasons ahead. Go Lions!