Rune Eaters Esports pulled off a stunning upset victory over NOVAQ in the Logitech G Play Connect 2026 Closed Qualifier. The B-Tier tournament saw Rune Eaters dominate both maps, securing a clean 2:0 sweep. Anubis fell first with a decisive 13:1 scoreline, followed by Ancient which ended 13:7. Rune Eaters' noni was the standout performer, achieving an impressive 1.55 rating and racking up 29 kills against only 16 deaths. This result will undoubtedly shake up the rankings as the lower-ranked Rune Eaters Esports proved their mettle against the favored NOVAQ.