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Spica
FLY Spica 2023 Split 1
Background Information
NameMingyi Lu
Country of Birth
China
BirthdayFebruary 17, 2001 (age 23)
Residency
NA
North America
Competitive
TeamFlyQuestlogo stdFlyQuest
Role
Streamer
Favorite Champs


Soloqueue IDsNA: TSM Spica, ASTROBOY99, Spica1, ONETRICKPOLICE
CN: 河道肾, Beabadoobee
Social Media & Links
Infobox Twitchlogo std
Infobox Twitterlogo std

Mingyi "Spica" (▶️ listen) Lu is a League of Legends esports player, currently content creator for FlyQuest.

Team History

Combine Role Swaps:No|Yes
Dates:Approx|Exact
TeamStartEnd
Notes
NA
Echo Fox Academylogo stdFOX Academy
Jul 20182018-07-25[2]Mar 20192019-03-20[1]7mo 26dInactive
ejel
NA
TSM Academylogo stdTSM Academy
Apr 20192019-04-20[4]May 20202020-05-27[3]1yr 1mo
ejel
NA
TSMlogo stdTSM
Aug 20192019-08-03[7]Dec 20192019-12-03[5]4mo
ejel
NA
TSMlogo stdTSM
May 20202020-05-27[9]Sep 20222022-09-06[8]2yr 3mo
ejel
NA
FlyQuestlogo stdFlyQuest
Dec 20222022-12-13[11]Dec 20232023-12-19[10]1yr 6d
ejel
NA
FlyQuestlogo stdFlyQuest
Dec 20232023-12-22[12]Present2mo 24d
ej
TeamStartEnd
Notes
NA
Echo Fox Academylogo stdFOX Academy
Jul 20182018-07-25[2]Jan 20192019-01-115mo 17d
ejel
NA
Echo Fox Academylogo stdFOX Academy
Jan 20192019-01-11Mar 20192019-03-20[1]2mo 9dInactive
ejel
NA
TSM Academylogo stdTSM Academy
Apr 20192019-04-20[4]May 20202020-05-27[3]1yr 1mo
ejel
NA
TSMlogo stdTSM
Aug 20192019-08-03[7]Dec 20192019-12-03[5]4mo
ejel
NA
TSMlogo stdTSM
May 20202020-05-27[9]Sep 20222022-09-06[8]2yr 3mo
ejel
NA
FlyQuestlogo stdFlyQuest
Dec 20222022-12-13[11]Dec 20232023-12-19[10]1yr 6d
ejel
NA
FlyQuestlogo stdFlyQuest
Dec 20232023-12-22[12]Present2mo 24d
ej

News

  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
NA
Echo Fox Academylogo stdFOX.AJuly 25,
Spica and
Cake are added to the GCD.
[2]
Spica's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 17 November 2020.
Cake's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 18 November 2019.[13]
NA
Echo Fox Academylogo stdFOX.AJanuary 11,
Lourlo joins from main roster.

Lost rejoins from main roster.

Spica becomes inactive.
NA
Echo Fox Academylogo stdFOX.AMarch 20,
Spica is removed from the GCD.[1]
NA
Echo Fox Academylogo stdFOX.AMarch 21,
Spica's departure is confirmed.[14]
NA
TSM Academylogo stdTSM.AApril 20,
Spica is added to the GCD.

Fanatiik is removed from the GCD.[4]
Spica's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 16 November 2021.[15]
NA
TSM Academylogo stdTSM.AMay 26,
Spica's joining is confirmed.

Johnsun moves to substitute.
Grig leaves for main roster.
Fanatiik's departure is confirmed.[16][17]
NA
TSMlogo stdTSMAugust 3,
Spica joins from academy roster.
[7]
NA
TSMlogo stdTSMDecember 3, Peter Zhang (Coach to Head Coach), Haitham (Analyst to Assistant Coach), Lustboy (Assistant Coach to Strategic Coach), and David Denis (Esports Psychology Trainer to Head of Performance) change positions.
Spica leaves for academy roster.[5][6]
NA
TSM Academylogo stdTSM.ADecember 3,
Dhokla,
Evolved, and
Lost join.

Spica and
Treatz will remain with the team for 2020.[18][19]
NA
TSM Academylogo stdTSM.ADecember 17,
Spica's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 16 November 2021.[20]
NA
TSM Academylogo stdTSM.AMay 27,
Spica leaves for main roster.[3]
NA
TSMlogo stdTSMMay 27,
Spica rejoins from academy roster.
[9]
NA
TSMlogo stdTSMDecember 10,
Spica's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 15 November 2022.
Lost's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 21 November 2023.[21]
NA
TSMlogo stdTSMJuly 29,
Huni,
Spica,
PowerOfEvil, and
SwordArt's contracts are updated in the GCD, expiring on 22 November 2022.[22]
NA
TSMlogo stdTSMSeptember 6,
Spica leaves.[8]
NA
FlyQuestlogo stdFLYDecember 13,
Spica joins.
[11]
Spica's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 21 November 2023.[23]
NA
FlyQuestlogo stdFLYDecember 16,
Spica's contract is updated in the GCD, expiring on 19 November 2024.[24]
NA
FlyQuestlogo stdFLYDecember 19,
Spica is removed from the GCD.[10]
NA
FlyQuestlogo stdFLYDecember 22, Spica (Content Creator) joins.[12]

Biography[]

2018 Season[]

Spica debuted at the 2017 NA Scouting Grounds as a relatively unknown solo queue prodigy. Playing for Team Infernal Drake, he impressed enough to be drafted second, by Echo Fox. Due to still being in high school, Spica would not play for the organization until after the school year ended, joining Echo Fox Academy in July to play in the final three weeks of NA Academy 2018 Summer. Echo Fox Academy already had a poor record when Spica joined and the team did not improve much afterward, winning only two of the six games he played. While on the team, Spica and teammates Cake and Mabrey received a competitive ruling for griefing in solo queue by target banning their own teammates.[25] Spica was issued a warning, while Cake and Mabrey were fined for additional instances of toxicity surrounding the incident.

2019 Season[]

Although Spica remained with Echo Fox Academy during NA Academy 2019 Spring, he became inactive to continue high school and did not play during the tournament. In April, Spica moved to TSM Academy where he competed for NA Academy 2019 Summer and achieved a fourth place finish in the regular split. In August, Spica was unexpectedly called up to the main TSM roster due to dysfunction with its two junglers Grig and Akaadian. Spica played for TSM during the final week of LCS 2019 Summer and continued as the starter during playoffs and regional finals, where TSM failed to qualify for Worlds 2019 after being reverse swept by Clutch Gaming. Although Spica managed to steal some critical objectives, the team failed to perform up to expectations while he was on the roster.

2020 Season[]

Although veteran TSM mid laner Bjergsen wanted Spica to continue as the team's starting jungler for the 2020 season, TSM management did not believe Spica was ready for the LCS. He returned to TSM Academy while the main team replaced him with Dardoch. After a decent NA Academy 2020 Spring, as well as continued disappointing performances from the main squad and Dardoch in particular, Spica was once more called up to the main TSM roster for LCS 2020 Summer. By this time, the jungler position on TSM had become highly volatile, with changes made to the position every split since 2018. Many fans had low expectations for Spica, especially after TSM's poor performance at the end of 2019. These low expectations were not helped when, during the first game of the split, Spica played Kayn (a jungler considered highly off-meta) and performed extremely poorly during a blowout loss to Team Liquid. TSM struggled for the first half of the split, with Spica's performance being inconsistent and often criticized by fans. However, TSM started to improve and ultimately finished the split with a respectable 12-6 record.

During playoffs, TSM was upset in the first round by Golden Guardians and dropped to the Loser's Bracket. After easily defeating the struggling Dignitas 3-0, TSM faced a rematch with Golden Guardians, which the team barely managed to reverse sweep with a close Game 5. Spica slowly started to make a name for himself during this playoff run, first with strong Nidalee play, then after picking the off-meta jungle Shen in two games against Team Liquid, where he performed some crucial engages to help win the series. After defeating FlyQuest in the finals, TSM completed the "miracle" Loser's Bracket run and won its first LCS split since 2017.

While hype for the team was high going into Worlds 2020, TSM heavily disappointed after finishing 0-6 in the group stage and being eliminated from the tournament. Although the team performed poorly, Spica was praised for his individual play.

2021 Season[]

After the retirement of superstars Bjergsen and Doublelift, TSM replaced almost its entire roster, keeping only Spica from the 2020 championship squad. The new roster struggled during the LCS 2021 Lock In tournament and the first few weeks of LCS 2021 Spring, leaving many fans unimpressed with the roster decisions and calling for substitutions from TSM's Academy squad. The team improved, but Spica had a relatively quiet split after the hype he had garnered the previous year, winning only two Player of the Game awards and not appearing on any All Pro team. TSM finished third in playoffs, losing to Team Liquid even after the emergency substitution of Armao to replace Santorin.

In Summer, TSM got off to a stronger start than the previous split, with Spica distinguishing himself as a top performer. During the split, commentators such as LS described Spica as both the best player on TSM and the best jungler in the LCS, with praise given to his mechanical ability and smart pathing. The LCS broadcast team frequently compared Spica to Blaber, the previous split's MVP jungler who also started his competitive career at the 2017 NA Scouting Grounds. Spica's performance helped lead TSM to a first place regular season finish, the first time TSM had accomplished that since 2017.

Trivia[]

  • Is a Chinese citizen, despite living in the United States.[26]
    • Fluent in English and Mandarin.
  • Stole Baron in his LCS debut against FlyQuest in the LCS 2019 Summer, then again in his playoff debut against Clutch Gaming in the Summer Playoffs.
    • Has since become known for winning Smite fights over neutral objections and stealing Barons.
  • Jokingly known for his SejuaniSquareSejuani due to a low career win rate on the champion.
  • Known for performing a "9 man sleep" at Worlds 2020 after ulting all five enemy champions as LilliaSquareLillia but receiving no follow-up from his team.
  • Described by Bjergsen as the best NidaleeSquareNidalee player in North America.
  • Known for his taste in designer shoes and clothes.
  • Is currently in a relationship with Mayumi.

Individual Awards[]

  • LCS Most Valuable Player (2021 Summer)
  • LCS 1st All-Pro Team (2021 Summer)

Tournament Results[]

This table shows up to the 10 most recent results. For complete results, click here.

Minimum place

Spica Tournament Results
DatePlEventLast ResultTeamRoster
2023-12-035 - 6 CBOLÃO Season 6
0 : 1Logo std100K
Logo stdNEAR Licorice,  Spica,  Palafox,  Reven,  CoreJJ
2023-09-173 - 4 NA Legends Invitational
0 : 1Logo stdYASS
Logo stdTHE  Balls,  Spica,  Stunt,  Sneaky,  Smoothie
2023-07-219 LCS 2023 Summer
6 - 12Blanklogo stdRR
FlyQuestlogo stdFLY Impact,  Spica,  VicLa,  Spirax,  Prince,  Vulcan,  Ssong,  Richard
2023-04-083 LCS 2023 Spring Playoffs
2 : 3Golden Guardianslogo stdGG
FlyQuestlogo stdFLY Impact,  Spica,  VicLa,  Prince,  Eyla,  Winsome,  Ssong,  Richard
2023-03-172 LCS 2023 Spring
14 - 4Blanklogo stdRR
FlyQuestlogo stdFLY Impact,  Spica,  VicLa,  Prince,  Winsome,  Eyla,  Ssong,  Richard
2023-01-101 SKE 2023 North America
2 : 1Boomers (Season Kickoff North America)logo stdBOOM
Zoomers (Season Kickoff North America)logo stdZOOM Revenge,  Spica,  Jojopyun,  Berserker,  Busio
2022-09-025 - 6 LCS 2022 Championship
2 : 3Evil Geniuses.NAlogo stdEG
TSMlogo stdTSM Solo,  Spica,  Maple,  Instinct,  Tactical,  Chime,  Chawy
2022-08-147 LCS 2022 Summer
6 - 12Blanklogo stdRR
TSMlogo stdTSM Huni,  S0ul,  Solo,  Spica,  Maple,  Tactical,  Instinct,  Mia,  Chime,  Chawy,  Kayys
2022-03-279 LCS 2022 Spring
5 - 13Blanklogo stdRR
TSMlogo stdTSM Huni,  Spica,  Keaiduo,  Takeover,  Tactical,  Shenyi,  Yursan,  Chawy,  Tonington,  Kayys
2021-08-224 LCS 2021 Championship
2 : 3Cloud9logo stdC9
TSMlogo stdTSM Huni,  Spica,  PowerOfEvil,  Lost,  SwordArt,  Bjergsen,  Curry

Media[]

  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023

Post-Match Interviews

DateTournamentMatchLink
2023-06-29LCS 2023 Summer
NRGlogo stdNRG
vs
FlyQuestlogo stdFLY
Link
2023-03-17LCS 2023 Spring
FlyQuestlogo stdFLY
vs
TSMlogo stdTSM
2023-02-17LCS 2023 Spring
Counter Logic Gaminglogo stdCLG
vs
FlyQuestlogo stdFLY
Link
2023-01-27LCS 2023 Spring
FlyQuestlogo stdFLY
vs
Team Liquidlogo stdTL
Link
2022-08-07LCS 2022 Summer
TSMlogo stdTSM
vs
Dignitaslogo stdDIG
Link
2022-06-19LCS 2022 Summer
TSMlogo stdTSM
vs
Immortalslogo stdIMT
Link
2022-03-26LCS 2022 Spring
TSMlogo stdTSM
vs
Counter Logic Gaminglogo stdCLG
Link
2022-03-07LCS 2022 Spring
TSMlogo stdTSM
vs
Golden Guardianslogo stdGG
Link
2021-08-20LCS 2021 Championship
Immortalslogo stdIMT
vs
TSMlogo stdTSM
Link
2021-08-01LCS 2021 Summer
TSMlogo stdTSM
vs
Counter Logic Gaminglogo stdCLG
Link
2021-06-19LCS 2021 Summer
TSMlogo stdTSM
vs
Dignitaslogo stdDIG
Link
2021-06-13LCS 2021 Summer
Counter Logic Gaminglogo stdCLG
vs
TSMlogo stdTSM
Link
2021-03-27LCS 2021 Mid-Season Showdown
TSMlogo stdTSM
vs
Evil Geniuses.NAlogo stdEG
Link
2021-02-20LCS 2021 Spring
TSMlogo stdTSM
vs
100 Thieveslogo std100
Link
2021-02-13LCS 2021 Spring
TSMlogo stdTSM
vs
Golden Guardianslogo stdGG
Link
2020-09-05LCS 2020 Summer Playoffs
Team Liquidlogo stdTL
vs
TSMlogo stdTSM
Link
2020-08-29LCS 2020 Summer Playoffs
TSMlogo stdTSM
vs
Cloud9logo stdC9
Link
2020-07-26LCS 2020 Summer
Counter Logic Gaminglogo stdCLG
vs
TSMlogo stdTSM
Link
2020-06-20LCS 2020 Summer
Immortalslogo stdIMT
vs
TSMlogo stdTSM
Link
2019-08-04LCS 2019 Summer
FlyQuestlogo stdFLY
vs
TSMlogo stdTSM
Link

Images[]

Name Pronunciation

Spica
AccuracyRiot
Voiced ByRaafaa

Redirects

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Archive Pages: before change - NA - 2019-03-19; after change - NA - 2019-03-20
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Archive Pages: before change - NA - 2018-07-24; after change - NA - 2018-07-25
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Team SoloMid's Tweet twitter.com
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Archive Pages: before change - NA - 2019-04-19; after change - NA - 2019-04-20
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 TSM's Official 2020 LCS Roster Announcement tsm.gg
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Team SoloMid's Tweet twitter.com
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 Team SoloMid's Tweet twitter.com
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 Spica's Tweet twitter.com
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 Team SoloMid's Tweet twitter.com
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 Archive Pages: before change - NA - 2023-12-18; after change - NA - 2023-12-19
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 FlyQuest's Tweet twitter.com
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 FlyQuest's Tweet twitter.com
  13. Archive Pages: before change - ; after change - NA - 2018-07-25
  14. Spica's Tweet twitter.com
  15. Archive Pages: before change - ; after change - NA - 2019-04-20
  16. TSM League of Legends Mid-Season Update tsm.gg
  17. Team SoloMid's Tweet twitter.com
  18. TSM's Official 2020 LCS Roster Announcement tsm.gg
  19. Team SoloMid's Tweet twitter.com
  20. Archive Pages: before change - ; after change - NA - 2019-12-17
  21. Archive Pages: before change - NA - 2020-12-09; after change - NA - 2020-12-10
  22. Archive Pages: before change - NA - 2021-07-28; after change - NA - 2021-07-29
  23. Archive Pages: before change - NA - 2022-12-12; after change - NA - 2022-12-13
  24. Archive Pages: before change - NA - 2022-12-15; after change - NA - 2022-12-16
  25. Competitive Ruling: Mingyi "Spica" Lu, Tristan "Cake" Côté-Lalumière, and Joshua "Mabrey" Mabrey nexus.leagueoflegends.com
  26. Spica's Twitch Clip twitchstats.net
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