Cupid Esports vs Winthrop University: North American Challengers League 2026 Season Summer Playoffs — 2026-09-04
Professional League of Legends match between Cupid Esports and Winthrop University in North American Challengers League 2026 Season Summer Playoffs on 2026-09-04. The game lasted 26:22 on patch 26.17. Cupid Esports defeated Winthrop University, finishing the game 17-5 in kills (Cupid Esports led by 12). This was game 4 of a best-of-5 series.
Draft
Cupid Esports picked Olaf, Xin Zhao, Ryze, Xayah, Rakan and banned Cassiopeia, Lucian, Caitlyn, Thresh, Zeri.
Winthrop University picked Sion, Jarvan IV, Anivia, Tristana, Yuumi and banned Gnar, Renekton, Qiyana, Aphelios, Ziggs.
Objectives and map control
Cupid Esports secured 4 dragons; Winthrop University secured 0.
Baron count: Cupid Esports 1, Winthrop University 0.
Towers destroyed: Cupid Esports 8, Winthrop University 0.
Cupid Esports claimed the cloud dragon soul.
Player scoreboard
Cupid Esports
| Role | Player | Champion | K/D/A | KDA | CS | CS/min | Damage | DMG% | Gold | Gold@15 | Vision | KP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | Horder | Olaf | 8/0/4 | 12.00 | 222 | 8.4 | — | — | 13,071 | 5,292 | — | 70.6% |
| Jungle | Music | Xin Zhao | 2/1/8 | 10.00 | 215 | 8.2 | — | — | 10,972 | 5,677 | — | 58.8% |
| Mid | Ablazeolive | Ryze | 0/2/6 | 3.00 | 228 | 8.7 | — | — | 9,225 | 5,314 | — | 35.3% |
| Bot | Mobility | Xayah | 7/2/6 | 6.50 | 316 | 12.0 | — | — | 15,260 | 7,788 | — | 76.5% |
| Support | Breezy | Rakan | 0/0/15 | 15.00 | 23 | 0.9 | — | — | 7,776 | 4,125 | — | 88.2% |
Winthrop University
| Role | Player | Champion | K/D/A | KDA | CS | CS/min | Damage | DMG% | Gold | Gold@15 | Vision | KP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | Berik | Sion | 1/3/1 | 0.67 | 198 | 7.5 | — | — | 8,367 | 4,618 | — | 40.0% |
| Jungle | Wilson | Jarvan IV | 2/4/2 | 1.00 | 162 | 6.1 | — | — | 8,661 | 5,196 | — | 80.0% |
| Mid | Samikin | Anivia | 0/3/1 | 0.33 | 214 | 8.1 | — | — | 8,305 | 5,549 | — | 20.0% |
| Bot | Tomo | Tristana | 1/4/2 | 0.75 | 240 | 9.1 | — | — | 10,998 | 5,214 | — | 60.0% |
| Support | Kim Down | Yuumi | 1/3/3 | 1.33 | 19 | 0.7 | — | — | 6,640 | 4,094 | — | 80.0% |
Match standout
Breezy (Support) on Rakan closed the game with 0/0/15 (KDA 15.00) and farming 7,776 gold. Final score for the winning side (Cupid Esports): 17 kills, 8 towers, 4 dragons, 1 barons.
