Excel outlast Misfits, halt win streak at 5 in LEC Summer Split

Excel Esports righted the ship with a gritty win over fellow LEC playoff contenders Misfits on Friday in week five of Europe’s top League of Legends division.

Coming into the game, just a game and a half separated Excel (5-4) in third place from SK Gaming in ninth (4-6). The win put a crucial game of space between Excel and an extremely crowded middle of the pack in the standings. It additionally secured a 2-0 record in a potential head-to-head tiebreaker over Misfits.