Binghamton Cube Day 2025

Evan Liu produced a commanding performance on the big cubes and sprint events to secure three victories, highlighted by a dominant 1:39.82 winning average in the 6x6x6 Cube. The one-day gathering at Binghamton Cube Day 2025 brought 29 competitors to the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Binghamton, providing a demanding slate of 7 events across 8 rounds. Speedcubing enthusiasts gathered in Binghamton, New York, USA on March 30, 2025, to test their resolve in high-pressure matchups across classic and modern puzzles.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube competition delivered sharp drama across two rounds of play. Louis Truong rose to the occasion in the final, locking down first place with a crisp winning average of 8.84 along with the best single time of the tournament at 7.04. Evan Liu followed closely in the 3x3 results with an average of 9.49 to claim second, while Shota Fukuoka posted an average of 9.53 to take the third step on the podium. The Rubik's Cube final stood out as a showcase of poise and efficiency under the tournament lights.

Truong continued his successful weekend by picking up another title in the 4x4x4 Cube, where his 34.60 average and single of 27.97 paced a 20-competitor field. Marcus S. Bilik pushed hard to take second place with a 35.64 average, while Liu added another medal to his collection by taking third in 37.57. Truong's steady command of the larger puzzle demonstrated the high standard required at a premier cubing competition in the region.

Liu asserted his authority across the remaining multi-layered puzzles and short-format events. In 7x7x7 Cube, he captured top honors with a winning average of 2:43.26, ahead of Bilik at 3:07.28 and Truong at 3:16.57. Liu also captured first place in the 2x2x2 Cube with a rapid average of 2.18, edging out Nico Ozsvath's 2.24 and Bilik's 3.02. This multi-event mastery showed the depth and versatility needed to thrive across both dense mechanical layers and explosive sprints.

Side events offered exceptional displays of dexterity and specialist technique throughout Binghamton Cube Day 2025. Ryan Hughes took charge of the Skewb bracket, winning with an average of 3.56 to hold off Liu at 3.74 and Blue Glynn at 4.13. Hughes then doubled his victory total in Square-1, recording an impressive average of 11.98 to lead Liu's 16.35 and Rex Ozsvath's 18.93. The diverse event roster rewarded adaptable solvers across every round.

Beyond the championship trophies, Binghamton Cube Day 2025 revealed enormous individual progress from participants throughout the bracket. Logan Norton delivered standout improvements across multiple events, cutting his Square-1 personal best to 16.38 from 53.31, an improvement of 69.3 percent, while lowering his Skewb mark by 57.7 percent to 5.36 and logging a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 1:07.27. Sam Pearlman stepped up to 6 events, securing a best finish of 4th in Square-1 on a first ever attempt of 15.36, while adding debut marks of 5.28 in Skewb and 4:34.45 in 6x6x6 Cube. Patrick Strawder improved his Skewb personal best by 40.1 percent to 7.16 and lowered his 4x4x4 Cube mark to 40.11.

Several other competitors showed remarkable determination and growth throughout the WCA competition. Angelo Terpening tackled 7 events and reduced his 6x6x6 Cube personal best by 12.1 percent to 3:21.60. Ethan Tamayo also set personal bests in Skewb at 5.81 and 4x4x4 Cube at 49.30 while making a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 4:04.64. Colin Czadzeck posted a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a 6.32 single, while Yechen Fang improved his 2x2x2 Cube best by 20.3 percent to 6.62 and his 3x3x3 Cube best by 16.3 percent to 18.17. Michael Susser attended his first WCA competition, recording debut attempts across four disciplines including a 4.61 in 2x2x2 Cube and a 23.53 in 3x3x3 Cube.

The gathering in Binghamton highlighted the vitality of local speed cubing, as every single one of the 21 podium places went to United States competitors. From the seasoned precision of multiple-event champions to the breakthrough performances deeper in the brackets, Binghamton Cube Day 2025 offered an intense, balanced day of solving that sets an exciting tone for the rest of the 2025 season.