Dignitas Upsets 100 Thieves in LCS Lock In Tournament
In a surprising turn of events, Dignitas secured a clean 2-0 victory over defending LCS champions, 100 Thieves, in the ongoing Lock In tournament. Despite being the underdogs, Dignitas showcased strong objective control and teamfighting skills to secure their win.
The Matchup
Dignitas, the fourth-place finishers in Group B, faced off against Group A winners, 100 Thieves. Despite expectations favoring 100 Thieves as the reigning League of Legends champions, Dignitas took charge early on and maintained their dominance throughout the series.
A Dominant Performance
In the first game, Dignitas held their ground against 100 Thieves, leading to a nail-biting victory in a 36-minute long game. In the second game, Dignitas capitalized on their previous mistakes and outperformed 100 Thieves with a staggering gold differential of 11,300.
River Shines for Dignitas
River, Dignitas’ recently signed jungler, played a pivotal role in the team’s success. Despite joining the team just yesterday, River showcased his skills against 100 Thieves’ jungle MVP, Closer. River’s impactful performance propelled Dignitas to secure the win.
Advancing to the Semifinals
With this victory, Dignitas moves on to the semifinals of the Lock In tournament. They will face the winner of the match between FlyQuest and Team Liquid. On the other hand, 100 Thieves will have to wait until the start of the LCS regular season on Feb. 5 to compete again.
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