We're set to reach the halfway point of the Second Round today. Leading off...
Kraft Forum, Royal: Jake v. Isabella. The green cue makes the start today in 13-ball. Atlantic's Isabella had an inspired attack in game 1, but she fell short on the 8. Royal's Jake kept it close enough to strike late for the win and 1-0 series lead after Isabella faltered. Another somewhat baffling finish in game 2 saw the Pirates' Isabella made the last solid for the Crowns' Jake, who then missed on the 8. Isabella bounced back to pot a pair for the win, tying the series at 1. Isabella had a chance at the win in game 3, but she ended up missing on the 8, which allowed Jake to sink it at the top side. Jake won the series 2-1 and will head to the bracket quarterfinals.
McDonald's Hall, Atlantic: Delila v. Kacey. The red cue draws in for a 15-ball series. Atlantic's Delila was strong enough to take game 1 in a close battle after Royal's Kacey missed her lone attempt on the 15. Delila leads the series 1-0. The Pirates' Delila had a tough start to game 2 again, but the Crowns' Kacey didn't take control of things. Delila was able to get on track at the end with a six-ball run-out for the win to seal the series at 2-0. Delila showed little mercy in game 3, making a 4-15 combination to the top side with the 4 ending up in the top right as a double-pot. She swept Kacey 3-0 in the series, and Delila will host the Maplewood Lumberjacks' Marissa in the bracket quarterfinals.
Starbucks Arena, Archtown: Sally v. Strawberry. Back in 13-ball, the blue cue enters the mix. Archtown's Sally pulled ahead in game 1 after starting slow, and Victoria's Strawberry failed to counter her on her last turn. Sally ended up with a win at the bottom left and that gave her a 1-0 series lead. The Arrows' Sally got down to her last ball in game 2, but she wasn't able to bring it home. The Spurs' Strawberry made a three-ball run and then added the 8 on the next turn for the win to tie the series at 1. Game 3 was a wild one at the end, with Sally missing the 8 after a four-ball run. Strawberry took over to pot what she thought was a five-ball run-out, but it ended up including an overfill, giving the win and 2-1 series win to Sally after all. Sally will move on to the bracket quarterfinals in stunning fashion.
FedEx Arena, Eastside: Maison v. Kodiak. The silver cue joins the part with a 9-ball series. Web City's Kodiak unleashed a five-ball run-out in game 1, taking control after Eastside's Maison couldn't handle himself on offense. Kodiak leads the series 1-0. The Spiders' Kodiak remained better on offense in game 2, but he missed the 9 at the bottom left. The Sharks' Maison was good enough to sink the last shot for the win to tie the series at 1. In game 3, Kodiak missed another chance to finish things off. Maison replied with a 2-9 combination to the top left for the win and 2-1 series win to go into the bracket quarterfinals.
Nissan Hall, Infinity: Blaze v. Shadow. The silver cue stays up for this 15-ball series. Infinity's Blaze found a surge in game 1 and won on a five-ball run-out that ended with a 14-15 combination to the top right. He leads Diamond's Shadow 1-0 in the series. The Gems' Shadow was too frustrated to finish off game 2 properly, leading to the Torpedoes' Blaze picking up a pair at the end to snag the win. Blaze secured the series at 2-0. Blaze tried to keep things steady in game 3, but he couldn't do it in the end. Shadow pulled together a four-ball run-out to earn the win, although Blaze advanced to a visiting position in the bracket quarterfinals on a 2-1 series win.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Cleo v. Kodiak. East Division rivals tangle in Accuracy with the green cue. A fast-paced game 1 saw Everton's Cleo slip up once in the middle. Web City's Kodiak didn't bend, taking a perfect 0-1 win for the 1-0 series lead. In game 2, both players were perfect through regulation, but the Spiders' Kodiak missed on the overtime break. The Eagles' Cleo buried a shot for the 0-1 win, tying an incredibly even series at 1 game apiece. Cleo missed early in game 3, and Kodiak showed no mercy this time either, holding onto his 0-1 lead to the finish for a 2-1 series win. After one of the best Accuracy series ever, Kodiak will host the Pronger Tridents' Precious in the bracket quarterfinals.
T-Mobile Center, Victoria: Rosalina v. Patches. The purple cue's lone appearances today is in 15-ball. Victoria's Rosalina was much more comfortable on offense in game 1, controlling the pace early on and then adding a seven-ball run-out for the win and 1-0 series lead over Oceanside's Patches. The Spurs' Rosalina remained pacey on offense with a five-ball run off the break in game 2. The Waves' Patches made a couple of shots as well, but Rosalina won on a 5-15 bank combination to the bottom side to seal the series at 2-0. Rosalina had arguably her best performance in game 3, making 13 balls over four turns, but Patches sniped the 15 at the bottom right for the win. Rosalina settled for a dominant 2-1 series win to get into a road position in the bracket quarterfinals.
Nissan Hall, Infinity: Shelley v. Klaus. The silver cue cycles in again for Accuracy. Infinity's Shelley let her initial lead slip away in game 1, but her late positioning induced a miss from Central's Klaus. Shelley then made the last ball for a 2-3 win to earn a 1-0 series lead. The Torpedoes' Shelley had one late miss in game 2, but she was otherwise untouchable in a 1-2 win over the Warriors' Klaus, who played well despite the result. Shelley clinched the series at 2-0. In game 3, Shelley continued to fend off Klaus as she earned a 1-3 win to complete the 3-0 series sweep. Shelley will be on the road in the bracket quarterfinals versus Golden Pilots captain Valencia.
Capital City SuperCenter, Capital City: Missy v. Celestia. The silver cue gets another look in 12-ball. Capital City's Missy started a lot better in game 1, but her late play was too slow. Oceanside's Celestia steadily worked her way back in and made a pair at the end for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Waves' Celestia was fast initially, but she didn't get a clear look on her last ball. The Sharpshooters' Missy overcame an early scratch to make the comeback for a win that tied the series at 1. Missy made a pair on the break but also scratched, and Celestia acknowledged immediately she had good positioning. Celestia won three turns later and took the 2-1 series win to earn a visit to Tysini versus the Hummingbirds' Slinks in the bracket quarterfinals.
Google Hall, Modernistic: Quincy v. Blair. North Division foes meet in 10-ball with the blue cue. Modernistic's Quincy sank a ball in an uncalled pocket, and Apex's Blair took over from there. Blair won on a five-ball run-out to earn a 1-0 series lead. The Wonders' Blair scratched to end a three-ball run late in game 2 after another strong showing on offense. The Union's Quincy fired back with a shot on the 10 from ball-in-hand to get the win and tie the series at 1. In game 3, Blair retook control of the offense and looked good late with a three-ball run, only to miss on the 10. Quincy knocked it into the bottom right for the win and 2-1 series win, and he'll host another series in the bracket quarterfinals.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: Waluigi v. Cheddar. The blue cue is done for the day after this 9-ball set. Web City's Waluigi was active off of the break in game 1, but North Modernistic's Cheddar wore him down and grabbed the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Spiders' Waluigi didn't get a shot in game 2, as the Nighthawks' Cheddar made the 6 on the break and added a 1-9 combination to the bottom left on her next shot. Cheddar was able to seal the series at 2-0 with this win. Cheddar found a five-ball run early in game 3, then added an 8-9 combination later on to finish a 3-0 series sweep over Waluigi. Cheddar will be on the road in the bracket quarterfinals.
Intel Center, Diamond: Autumn v. Maren. The red cue checks out after this Accuracy series. Diamond's Autumn scratched on the break and slipped up in the middle while Apex's Maren held a steady attack in game 1. Maren went on to win 1-4 to earn the 1-0 series lead. The Wonders' Maren was strong early in game 2, but a scratch set her back. The Gems' Autumn had a thin lead late, but she got the second-to-last ball down to secure her 1-3 win to tie the series at 1. Autumn kept things close despite an early scratch in game 3, but she melted down at the end. Maren stayed perfect to earn a 0-5 win and 2-1 series win, which sets her up to visit Capital City Sharpshooters stalwart Missy in the bracket quarterfinals.
BMW RockDome, Westside: Carly v. Marsell. A North Division battle uses the green cue in Accuracy. Westside's Carly had a shaky start and never got a chance to keep pace with Whitewater's Marsell, who was nearly flawless in a 1-3 win. Marsell leads the series 1-0. The Shores' Marsell looked to be cruising again in game 2, but he stumbled hard at the end. The Rockers' Carly stayed composed enough to pick up a 3-4 win that tied the series at 1. Both players were perfect into overtime, where Marsell scratched twice while Carly locked down a 1-2 win. Carly will advance to the bracket quarterfinals with a 2-1 series win.
Microsoft Center, Del Sur: Pounce v. Bright. The green cue exits with a 9-ball series. Southern's Pounce artfully ran the table in game 1, picking his way through the rack with ease to establish his 1-0 series lead over Pearl's Bright. The Surfers' Bright was more involved in game 2 and looked to be pressing for offense at the end, but he missed on the 9. The Monarchs' Pounce mopped it up at the top right for another win to clinch the series at 2-0. Pounce had a nice break that left the 9 near the bottom left, but he couldn't put it down. Bright was able to make it on a 2-5-9 combination later to avoid the sweep as Pounce ended up taking a 2-1 series win to earn a hosting position in the bracket quarterfinals.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Cleo v. Peach. The host's second series today is in 7-ball with the silver cue to end the day. North Modernistic's Peach looked a little more confident in game 1, but it was Everton's Cleo who ended up with the win when Peach scratched while making the 7. Cleo leads the series 1-0 after the freebie. The Eagles' Cleo continued to be creative on offense, but a late scratch after the Nighthawks' Peach also scratched proved costly. Peach was able to take the 7 on a free shot, and she tied the series at 1 with the win. In game 3, Cleo was a little too erratic, and Peach got the win on a three-ball run-out to take a 2-1 series win. Peach will host the Victoria Spurs' Rosalina in a big bracket quarterfinals series.
That's all for today. Tomorrow, the UPCL begins a new contract with Predator as the official chalk provider for the league after the EastPoint deal ended.
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