The Faces of Fusion University

KT
KT
Sep 8, 2018 · 3 min read
Fusion University shortly before their match against XL2. Photo Courtesy of Fusion University Twitter and Blizzard Ent.

Following 2 undefeated (8–0) regular seasons, the titans of Fusion University closed out their second season of North American Contenders with a decisive 4–0 victory over XL2 to claim their second Championship title. Here is a quick breakdown of the formidable Fusion roster.

Photo Courtesy of Fusion University’s Twitter

IGN: Elk

“Real” Name: Elijah Hudson Gallagher

Role: Main Support, Team Captain, In-Game-Leader, In-Game-Shot-Caller

Age: 18 (Eligible for Season 2 of OWL)

Claim to Fame: Big-brain shot-calling and impressive aim. His background in competitive stratedgy games and love for mathematics have given Elk strong analytical skills in-game.


Photo Courtesy of Fusion University’s Twitter

IGN: Alarm

“Real” Name: 김경보 (Kim Kyung-bo)

Role: Flex Support

Age: 17 (Ineligible for Season 2 of OWL)

Claim to Fame: Sniper “Support” style and strong positioning. Former member of BK Stars with Carpe of Philadelphia Fusion and current teammate BERNAR, as well as being a member of Lunatic-Hai.


Photo Courtesy of Fusion University’s Twitter

IGN: Beasthalo

“Real” Name: Adam Denton

Role: Main Tank

Age: 18 (Eligible for Season 2 of OWL)

Claim to Fame: Aggressive high-risk/high-reward play-style. Faced much criticism following Season 1 of NA Contenders, though his Ultimate usage was instrumental in Fusion University’s Season 2 Championship victory.


Photo Courtesy of Fusion University’s Twitter

IGN: BERNAR

“Real” Name: 신세원 (Shin Se-won)

Role: Flex/Off-Tank

Age: 18 (Elgible for Season 2 of OWL)

Claim to Fame: Joined Fusion University after Season 2 began, replacing former Flex player Crakinlakin. BERNAR was a member of BK Stars with Carpe of the Philadelphia Fusion and current teammate Alarm.


Photo Courtesy of Fusion University’s Twitter

IGN: WhoRU

“Real Name: 이승준 (Lee Seung-jun)

Role: DPS

Age: 17 (Ineligible for Season 2 of OWL)

Claim to Fame: APEX Season 2 & 3 Champion with Lunatic-Hai before they moved to the Overwatch League and became Seoul Dynasty. Widely considered to be one of the world’s best Genji’s.


Photo Courtesy of Fusion University’s Twitter

IGN: ZachaREE

“Real” Name: Zachary Lombardo

Role: DPS

Age: 17 (Eligible for Season 2 of OWL)

Claim to Fame: Starter on Team USA in the Overwatch World Cup 2018. Joined Fusion University having having never won a game with former team, Renegades, and has now failed to lose a game with Fusion Uni.


Keep an eye on all of these players as they continue to progress in their careers. Though this may be the final season with this iteration of the Fusion University roster, it is important to celebrate their season together and reflect on their dominant and intelligent performance in North American Contenders. Fusion University can be found on Twitter @FusionUni!

KT

Written by

KT

Tenured professor, certified public accountant, arkwright, but mostly a journalist.

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade