LOT Gaming rides the CycloneF-BENZENE wave to Finals
The first semi-final of Upthrust Gaming Upthrust Esports Gaming Fest Season 5 took place between LOT Gaming and REWonaton. The BO3 kicked off on Vertigo, where REWonation put pedal on the gas early, gaining a 3-1 lead. However, LOT Gaming managed to restrict them as the buy rounds unfolded, finding an 8-4 lead of their own.
CycloneF went on a tear in the second half, racking up 22 kills as he propelled LOT to a smooth 13-4 victory.
Next up was Mirage, which saw another lop sided affair going in the favor of LOT Gaming. Starting on the CT side, LOT Gaming didn't give any breathing room to the Ts, starting off with a 8-0 lead. This time it was BENZENE who stepped up to the occasion, notching up 19 kills as LOT Gaming cruised to a yet another swift victory, this time with a 13-1 scoreline.