Neptune, Gwinn lead the Stars of the Opening Day of Stage III

Day 1 of Week 1 for the Major III Qualifiers delivered standout performances across the board, with three stars setting the tone for the stage.

Neptune sets the pace

Travis "Neptune" McCloud put in the performance of the day in a 3-1 win over the Carolina Royal Ravens, leading the league in kills (92), overall K/D (1.31), and +/- (+22). He was impactful in every mode, posting a 1.83 K/D in Search & Destroy, 1.32 in Hardpoint, and 1.17 in Overload, underlining a complete all-around showing that set the early benchmark for Major III MVP conversations. Could the Paris Gentle Mates be back in prime form?

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Gwinn powers a crucial upset

For Vancouver Surge, Isaiah "Gwinn" Gwinn headlined a massive 3-0 upset over G2 Minnesota, leading the lobby with 70 kills, a 1.25 K/D, +14 +/-, and 8,399 damage. The sweep not only sent a competitive message but also secured a vital 10 CDL points, keeping Surge firmly in the hunt as they chase the coveted eighth spot in the season standings.

aBeZy looks vintage with new meta

LA Thieves star Tyler "aBeZy" Pharris rounded out the day’s top performers with a dominant 3-1 win over Miami Heretics, outgunning a team known for strong online form. He topped the lobby with 89 kills, a 1.20 K/D, and +15 +/-, finishing with at least a 1.16 K/D in all three modes, including a 1.57 in S&D, as the MPC meta continues to bring out his retro entry form.