Despite the absence of Rocket League in the Mountain West Conference Esports event, schools led by Utah State University Esports created their own Mountain West Spring Classic to serve as the conference championship in the popular 3v3 game.
Teams representing the University of Wyoming, San Jose State University, Colorado State University, University of Nevada Reno, University of New Mexico, University of Nevada Las Vegas, San Diego State University, and Boise State battled it out in a double elimination bracket.
Early predictions identified the potential final match as Colorado State versus Utah State, both talented teams. Colorado State was upset by this year’s surprise power Nevada. Boise State was able to replicate the result versus Utah state in a game that happened face-to-face in the Boise State arena earlier this year. After defeating Nevada in the Winners Final, Colorado State and Utah State participated in the Redemption Bracket semi-final for a chance to play Nevada to get into the championship game.
Utah State advanced to play Nevada and almost performed a reverse sweep. However, Nevada took control with a minute left in game six to close out the Aggies in advance to the championship game with Boise State.
The Broncos ultimately defeated the Wolfpack in the grand final to claim the Mountain West Spring Classic title.
Tournament Bracket
Round 1
- Winners (Apr 13, 2019 11:00 AM MDT): University of Wyoming vs. SJSU Spartans: SJSU Spartans wins 3-0.
- Losers (Apr 13, 2019 12:50 PM MDT): SDSU Aztecs vs. University of Wyoming: University of Wyoming wins 3-1.
Quarter-Final
Winners (Apr 13, 2019 12:00 PM MDT):
- Colorado State RL vs. SJSU Spartans: Colorado State RL wins 3-0.
- University of Nevada, R. vs. University of New Mexico: University of Nevada, R. wins 3-0.
- Utah State vs. UNLV Boost Brothers: Utah State wins 3-2.
- Boise State University vs. SDSU Aztecs: Boise State University wins 3-2.
Losers Round 2 (Apr 13, 2019 1:40 PM MDT):
- University of Wyoming vs. UNLV Boost Brothers: UNLV Boost Brothers wins 3-1.
- University of New Mexico vs. SJSU Spartans: University of New Mexico wins 3-1.
Semi-Final
Winners (Apr 13, 2019 12:50 PM MDT):
- Colorado State RL vs. University of Nevada, R.: University of Nevada, R. wins 4-3.
- Utah State vs. Boise State University: Boise State University wins 4-2.
Losers (Apr 13, 2019 2:30 PM MDT):
- Colorado State RL vs. UNLV Boost Brothers: Colorado State RL wins 3-0.
- Utah State vs. University of New Mexico: Utah State wins 3-0.
Final
- Winners (Apr 14, 2019 12:00 PM MDT): University of Nevada, R. vs. Boise State University: Boise State University wins 4-1.
- Losers Semi-Final (Apr 14, 2019 1:10 PM MDT): Colorado State RL vs. Utah State: Utah State wins 4-1.
Grand Final
- Winners (Apr 14, 2019 3:00 PM MDT): Boise State University vs. University of Nevada, R.: Boise State University wins 4-0.
- Losers (Apr 14, 2019 2:20 PM MDT): University of Nevada, R. vs. Utah State: University of Nevada, R. wins 4-2.