The One-Eighth Stage of the #NBQ2025 National Championship produced another unforgettable contest as GESAM UMaT, NUBS UDS-NYC, and DLCF STU clashed in a battle that turned dramatically in the fourth round.

After trailing for most of the contest, NUBS UDS-NYC delivered a flawless Round Four performance—a clean sheet—to surge into the lead and secure qualification for the NBQ2025 quarterfinals.

GESAM UMaT burst out of the blocks with purpose and clarity, asserting early dominance in the General Questions round to open up the contest with 15 points, while NUBS UDS-NYC followed with 11 points and DLCF STU began on 5 points.

Carrying that early momentum into the Speed Race, GESAM stayed sharp and extended their lead to 21 points, but NUBS UDS-NYC kept themselves firmly in contention, rising to 17 points, while DLCF STU improved steadily to 9 points, refusing to be left behind.

The Test of the Day brought even more tension. GESAM maintained their lead at 21 points, but NUBS UDS-NYC edged even closer with 19 points, showing signs that a shift in the contest was brewing. DLCF STU also grew into the contest, moving up to 10 points and staying within striking distance.

Then came the moment that changed everything.

In the True or False round, NUBS UDS-NYC produced a performance of absolute perfection. Jumping from 19 to 35 points, they recorded a clean sheet round, getting every single question correct and flipping the contest entirely in their favour. GESAM, who had led from the start, moved to 26 points, while DLCF STU climbed to 20 points, but the momentum had decisively shifted.

With the lead now firmly in their hands, NUBS UDS-NYC showed composure , maintaining their 35 points to seal a remarkable comeback victory. GESAM UMaT closed on 26 points, while DLCF STU finished with 20 points, both teams having shown flashes of strength but unable to recover from the decisive fourth round swing.

With composure, accuracy, and a decisive clean sheet round, NUBS UDS-NYC advance to the NBQ2025 Quarterfinals—one of the most emphatic turnarounds of the One-Eighth Stage.

Watch the full contest here: