Winthrop University vs Citadel Gaming: North American Challengers League 2026 Season Spring Season — 2026-05-15
Professional League of Legends match between Winthrop University and Citadel Gaming in North American Challengers League 2026 Season Spring Season on 2026-05-15. The game lasted 26:48 on patch 26.10. Winthrop University defeated Citadel Gaming, finishing the game 21-5 in kills (Winthrop University led by 16). This was game 2 of a best-of-3 series.
Draft
Winthrop University picked Ambessa, Jarvan IV, Ryze, Kai'Sa, Neeko and banned Ezreal, Seraphine, Caitlyn, Cassiopeia, Renekton.
Citadel Gaming picked Vayne, Pantheon, Aurora, Smolder, Karma and banned Nocturne, Lucian, Varus, Jayce, Ahri.
Objectives and map control
Winthrop University secured 4 dragons; Citadel Gaming secured 0.
Baron count: Winthrop University 1, Citadel Gaming 0.
Towers destroyed: Winthrop University 10, Citadel Gaming 0.
Player scoreboard
Winthrop University
| Role | Player | Champion | K/D/A | KDA | CS | CS/min | Damage | DMG% | Gold | Gold@15 | Vision | KP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | Denathor | Ambessa | 6/2/6 | 6.00 | 188 | 7.0 | 15,076 | 19.6% | 12,146 | 5,475 | 30 | 57.1% |
| Jungle | Wilson | Jarvan IV | 5/0/8 | 13.00 | 193 | 7.2 | 11,850 | 15.4% | 11,778 | 6,222 | 45 | 61.9% |
| Mid | Zach | Ryze | 4/2/5 | 4.50 | 241 | 9.0 | 19,722 | 25.7% | 12,076 | 5,611 | 36 | 42.9% |
| Bot | Mobility | Kaisa | 5/0/5 | 10.00 | 281 | 10.5 | 16,297 | 21.2% | 14,934 | 6,041 | 35 | 47.6% |
| Support | Kim Down | Neeko | 1/1/13 | 14.00 | 31 | 1.2 | 13,914 | 18.1% | 7,965 | 3,669 | 110 | 66.7% |
Citadel Gaming
| Role | Player | Champion | K/D/A | KDA | CS | CS/min | Damage | DMG% | Gold | Gold@15 | Vision | KP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | Strai | Vayne | 4/4/0 | 1.00 | 216 | 8.0 | 13,949 | 21.9% | 9,572 | 5,054 | 26 | 80.0% |
| Jungle | Griffin | Pantheon | 0/5/4 | 0.80 | 159 | 5.9 | 12,494 | 19.6% | 8,503 | 5,135 | 23 | 80.0% |
| Mid | Bradley | Aurora | 1/4/1 | 0.50 | 230 | 8.6 | 19,775 | 31.0% | 8,930 | 5,524 | 30 | 40.0% |
| Bot | Array | Smolder | 0/3/0 | 0.00 | 248 | 9.2 | 9,789 | 15.3% | 10,058 | 5,755 | 23 | 0.0% |
| Support | Keel | Karma | 0/5/1 | 0.20 | 19 | 0.7 | 7,818 | 12.2% | 5,887 | 3,471 | 87 | 20.0% |
Match standout
Kim Down (Support) on Neeko closed the game with 1/1/13 (KDA 14.00), dealing 13,914 damage to champions (18.1% of team damage) and farming 7,965 gold. Final score for the winning side (Winthrop University): 21 kills, 10 towers, 4 dragons, 1 barons.
