Esports Battle Through Week Two of SUN Conference Play

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January 30, 2026

TEXARKANA, Texas – Despite frigid conditions, the Texas A&M University–Texarkana Esports program competed in the second week of SUN Conference action. It was a challenging stretch for the Eagles, with Rocket League producing the program's lone victory of the week, but TAMUT remains focused on bouncing back and making waves in conference play moving forward.

Game Recaps

Overwatch 2

Results:

  • Eagles vs. SCAD: 0–3

Impact on Standings:

  • TAMUT moves to 1–1 in SUN Conference play.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Results:

  • Eagles vs. Fire Esports: 0–3

Impact on Standings:

  • The Eagles drop to 0–2 in conference action but remain focused on regaining momentum as the season continues.

Rocket League

Results:

  • Eagles vs. STU Bobcats: 3–0 (10–4 goals)

Highlight Players:

  • Jonathan "Kazu" Galdamez: 3 goals (hat trick), 7 saves

  • Eric "Tricky" Smith: 4 goals, 3 assists, 2 saves

  • Brady "Torro" Reis: 3 goals, 2 assists, 3 saves

Key Plays:

  • All three TAMUT Rocket League players—Kazu, Tricky, and Torro—recorded hat tricks in the sweep.

  • Kazu anchored the defense with seven critical saves, keeping momentum firmly in the Eagles' favor.

Standings:

  • TAMUT improves to 2–0 in SUN Conference Rocket League play, avenging last season's championship loss.

Next Week's Schedule

  • Overwatch 2: Eagles vs. STU Bobcats – Tuesday, Feb. 3 – 6:00 p.m.

  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Eagles vs. LOYNO – Wednesday, Feb. 4 – 6:00 p.m.

  • Rocket League: BYE

Catch the action live and follow TAMUT Esports on YouTube:
�� https://www.youtube.com/@tamut_esports