Team SoloMid Takes MLG Providence, $15,000
The two-day, four-team epic in Providence, Rhode Island, concluded with American powerhouse Team SoloMid taking home top billing. After losing to EPIK Gaming the day before, TSM rallied to go 5-0 in the tournament’s final day, sweeping both matches they played. TheOddOne was a terror from the jungle all Sunday, playing as Maokai all five games and commanding attention with killer ganks and initiation in each of TSM’s wins.
Special congratulations to Team SoloMid for their excellent play coming from the bottom bracket!
The standings and prizing for the tournament:
- 1st Place: Team SoloMid, $15,000
- 2nd Place: EPIK Gaming, $8,000
- 3rd Place: Dignitas, $5,000
- 4th Place: RFLX, $2,000
Match Highlights
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Finals: EPIK Gaming vs. Team SoloMid
It was brother vs. brother for the final match at MLG Providence, and if Reginald of TSM was fazed by his team’s loss against EPIK the day before, you couldn’t tell. His dominant play, coupled with solo-top specialist TheRainMan, led TSM to a sweep over EPIK... -

Losers Finals: Team SoloMid vs. Dignitas
TSM dominated the match against Dignitas, setting pace of the game throughout and overcoming their traditional mid-game lull to finish strong in both games. TSM controlled much of the game but faltered during the mid-game, failing to make use of their first... -

Winners Finals: Team SoloMid vs. EPIK Gaming
The Dinh brothers rivalry is manifest in the match between Team SoloMid and EPIK Gaming. Andy “Reginald” Dinh led TSM against his brother Dan’s EPIK Gaming in an action-packed match showcasing the differences between their - and their teams’ – styles of play... -

Losers Round 1: RFLX Gaming vs. Team Dignitas
Perseverance assisted Dignitas in pulling a victory out of this match. There were many moments when it seemed as if defeat was imminent for them, but they ultimately kept their heads together, regrouped and pushed to win. Both games started in a very similar... -

Team SoloMid vs. RFLX Gaming
Unconventional play dominated the match from the beginning, as Team SoloMid took a non-standard early laning approach that affected the match throughout. Rather than putting a single player in the top lane, TSM opted instead in game one to start off with two... -

EPIK Gaming vs. Team Dignitas
The picks and bans were critical during this match with EPIK taking a much more fluid approach to their team composition playing on their strengths and doing their best to capitalize on Dignitas’ few weaknesses. This resulted in an unorthodox, but ultimately...
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