In a dominant display at the Logitech G Play Connect 2026: Closed Qualifier, 9INE secured a clean sweep against Rune Eaters Esports with a 2-0 victory. The series saw intense battles on both Cache and Dust2, each map ending in a nail-biting 13-11 scoreline in favor of 9INE. Rim3 emerged as the standout performer for 9INE, boasting an impressive 1.53 rating and contributing significantly to the team's success with a 49-28 K-D ratio.