Imperial expel NRG from FRAG University, heavily hurting their Major chances
After a flawless run to the upper-bracket semifinals, NRG was knocked down to the lower bracket after an overtime loss to NA rival Wildcard. They then beat SportsBetExpert in a tight 2-1 series to set up the lower-bracket final against Imperial.
Dust2.us11 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
The teams traded map picks before an overtime affair on the decider ended with NRG eliminated from FRAG University in fourth place. The loss is a huge blow to NRG's chances of securing an invite to the upcoming PGL Singapore Major.
According to HLTV's prediction model, their odds went from roughly 65% down to 52%. They are now outside the cutoff as DENDELE, Imperial, and Wildcard, the three teams closest to NRG, passed them with stronger showings at FRAG University.
Also read: Wildcard claim first grand finals spot as FRAG University reaches its final day The series began on Imperial's pick of Inferno, but NRG flew out of the gates, getting up to an 8-0 lead before Imperial finally won a round.
The half ended back-and-forth, but NRG entered their T-side with a massive 10-2 lead. After winning the pistol and conversion, Imperial could only delay for two rounds before NRG stole their pick 13-4.
Håkon "hallzerk" Fjærli had a disgusting performance, getting a multikill in 9/17 rounds, going 22/3, and earning a 2.58 rating. NRG picked Dust2 and started well again with a pistol and conversion.
However, Imperial found their footing and went on an 8-1 run before NRG won the last round of the half, giving Imperial an 8-4 lead.
