ISML 2014: The Postseason Begins
By Jo-Ryan Salazar
September 8, 2014
Match Day 1 of the 2014 International Saimoe League postseason concluded, and there were a number of close races here and there but a majority were decisive for the first day.
In the Nova Division, Kotori Itsuka hammered Momo Velia Deviluke 3507-2195, Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi romped past Tohka Yatogami 3137-2640, Kuroyukihime flew past Shinka Nibutani 3354-2522 and Asuna Yuuki slashed past Azusa Azuki 3691-2224. RIkka Takanashi rolled past Kurousagi 3168-2644, Kurumi Tokisaki shot down Yaya 3814-1886, Nanami Aoyama scored the Upset of the Round and the closest result of the night: a 2895-2836 thriller over Eru Chitanda and Yoshino stormed past Yukini Yukinoshita 3301-2469.
In the Stella Division, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Haruhi Suzumiya 3698-2138, Shana torched Azusa Nakano 3242-2848, Taiga Aisaka roared past Yui-nyan 3567-2302 and defending champion Ruri Gokou ran past Kobato Hasegawa 3370-2307. Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced Inori Yuzuriha 3071-2645, Mashiro Shiina annihilated Yuri Nakamura 3542-2317, Ayase Aragaki drubbed Mio Akiyama 3105-2791 and Kanade Tachibana sliced and diced Saber 3794-2125.
Match Day 2 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Postseason is scheduled for September 9, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.
