In a dominant display, HOTU secured a clean sweep victory over Vexar with a 2-0 series score. They started strong on Ancient, claiming a decisive 13:3 win before completely shutting down Vexar on Mirage with a 13:0 finish. HOTU's mizu was instrumental in the victory, achieving an impressive 1.97 rating and a commanding 34-13 K-D. This match took place as part of the ESL Challenger League Season 52: Europe – Cup #1 tournament on July 12th, 2026.