Esports Week 5 Recap: Strong Finishes & Playoff Momentum

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February 23, 2026

TEXARKANA, Texas – Week 5 brought momentum shifts, playoff positioning, and strong finishes across multiple titles as Texas A&M University–Texarkana Esports continues its spring campaign.

iRacing – Daytona International Speedway

The Eagles completed a clean and composed race at the Daytona International Speedway in Esports iRacing competition.

After qualifying 34th, TAMUT worked strategically through the field, avoiding major wrecks and capitalizing on multiple cautions. The patience paid off with an eight-position gain and a 26th-place finish — a strong improvement from the starting grid and a race successfully completed.

Overwatch 2 – vs. Warner Royals

TAMUT fell 3–0 to Warner in Week 5 competition. Despite the setback, the Eagles have secured a third-place finish heading into the postseason and will enter the playoffs as the No. 3 seed.

Rainbow 6: Siege – vs. Colorado School of Mines

The Eagles delivered a decisive 2–0 sweep over the Colorado School of Mines.

  • Game 1: 7–4

  • Game 2: 7–3

Strong defensive setups and disciplined execution helped TAMUT control both maps from start to finish.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – vs. New College of Florida

TAMUT fell 2–0 to New College of Florida in SSBU action. The squad continues to battle as they close out regular-season competition.

Rocket League – vs. New College of Florida

Rocket League capped the week with a dominant 3–0 sweep over New College of Florida.

Player Stats:

  • Jonathan Anthony Galdamez – 3 Goals | 6 Assists | 6 Saves

  • Brady Reis – 2 Goals | 1 Assist | 3 Saves

  • Eric Smith – 5 Goals | 1 Assist | 0 Saves

With the win, the Eagles build momentum heading into the postseason. Rocket League playoffs begin next Friday.

Apex Legends

Through two weeks of competition, TAMUT sits in first place in the standings. San Jose State University trails by just three points, while Kennesaw Black sits third with 88 points after its first week of play.

With four weeks remaining in the six-week regular season, the Eagles remain in strong position atop the leaderboard.