NAOS Esports clinches SEA Split 1 berth after 2-1 win over Oasis Gaming
Manila, Philippines – NAOS Esports defeated Oasis Gaming, 2–1, in the Valorant Challengers SEA Split 1 Upper Semifinals on February 20, 2026, securing the first Grand Finals slot and officially qualifying for SEA Split 1.
The series swung in NAOS’s favor after a comeback in Game 1, where they erased an 11–12 deficit to force overtime before securing the map. The momentum shift carried into the decider, as NAOS dominated Game 3 to close out the series.
Oasis started strong on Split, with Zeus securing the final kill in the opening round to set the tone. Zeus continued to control early rounds, including a clutch elimination with 0.01 seconds left on the clock to maintain Oasis’s lead.
NAOS dominated Game 3, gaining an 11–3 lead and holding onto it to complete the series and secure their place in the Grand Finals. Both teams traded momentum across maps, but NAOS capitalized on key mid-round calls and coordinated team plays to secure the win.
Oasis Gaming loses and falls to the lower bracket, while NAOS awaits in the Grand Finals.
NAOS’s Jerome “Mojer” Literal led the team with a 66/55/13 KDA, while Lucas “secre” Gruenberg followed with a 56/53/27 KDA, providing strong support impact.
Oasis Gaming will face PH Rejects in the Lower Bracket Finals on February 21, 2026 while the Grand Finals will take place on February 22, 2026. (Rich Longakit, INQUIRER.net, Intern).
