February 26, 2025
The Milk Cup LAN was a historic event for women’s esports, and Team Moxie made sure they would be the ones lifting the trophy. After an intense competition, Regs, Moxie, and Daya walked away as the first-ever Milk Cup champions.
Created by Gonna Need Milk in collaboration with Raidiant’s all-women staff, @ThePeachCobbler, and Women of the eRena (WOTE), the Milk Cup featured the largest-ever prize pool for a women’s Fortnite event, with $250,000 on the line. Held at Los Angeles Comic Con, it shattered all expectations, drawing in over 2.7 million total stream views—making it the most-watched women’s esports event in North America.
We had the chance to hear directly from Team Moxie about the team’s experience, journey so far, and what’s next for the trio. Let’s dive in!
What was the best moment for you during the Milk Cup LAN? Was it something your team pulled off or a personal highlight?
Regs: It was definitely when we knew we won. My heart was beating so fast, and I was the happiest person ever. Also, meeting all the girls and my friends is something I’ll never forget. Sharing this moment with my team was amazing and unique.
Moxie: In the last game, we knew the second-place team was going to try to take us out early, so we focused on rotating instead of fighting. Then Surge came out, and we hadn’t done any damage. A team was behind us, and we fought with full confidence—when we eliminated one of them, we realized it was the second-place team. That’s when we knew we had won LAN. The rest of the game, we just laughed and enjoyed the moment.
Daya: Just winning and being there. The whole experience was so special.
How did it feel to lift that trophy and know you’d made history as the first-ever Milk Cup champions?
Regs: Honestly, it felt surreal. I always had hope in us winning, but I never thought about how it would feel. When I was standing there, I was just speechless and so, so happy—because we made history, and even better, I did it with my best friends.
Moxie: Since I started playing Fortnite, my only dream has been to win a LAN event in front of people who support me. But above all, to have my family there watching me achieve this goal. I will never forget this experience—one of the best moments of my life.
Daya: Lifting the trophy didn’t really sink in at first. It just felt unreal. Knowing we made history is really cool, but I was mostly just proud of what we accomplished as a team.
What’s next for Team Moxie? Any exciting plans or goals on the horizon?
Regs: Honestly, just keep doing good in women’s events and get our name out there. Hopefully, we can all move to Dallas so we can create content and do more stuff together.
Moxie: Keep grinding to win tournaments and enjoy every moment.
Daya: We’re just focused on getting even better, staying consistent, and becoming back-to-back Milk Cup trio winners.
What advice would you give to women dreaming of getting into esports? Anything you wish someone had told you when you started?
Regs: It’s not too late to make your way into the women’s scene. I wish I had known that before because when I started, there was already an established scene, and I wasn’t known at all. It demotivated me, but here I am now, making my dreams come true. It’s never too late to put in the work.
Moxie: How far women’s esports has come. Three years ago, when I decided to compete, I never imagined a LAN event just for women. I’m so happy and proud of everything we’re achieving.
Daya: Believe in yourself and don’t let anyone tell you gaming isn’t for women. Find a community like WOTE where you can grow and support each other. Practice relentlessly, and don’t be afraid to take risks. I wish someone had told me to be more vocal about my aspirations from the start.
Where do you see women’s esports heading in the next few years? If you could change one thing about the scene right now, what would it be?
Regs: The future of women’s esports is shining. It’s at its best right now, and it’s only going to get better. If I could change one thing, it would be adding more tournaments. During the Milk Cup season, we had so many tourneys and so many girls playing—I wish it was always like that.
Moxie: I hope events and tournaments continue to be held for us. We need more support and should be inviting more women to play.
Daya: I see women’s esports growing significantly with more tournaments, bigger prize pools, and increased visibility. If I could change one thing, it would be more investment in women’s events to match the male-dominated esports scene, ensuring equality in opportunities and recognition.
Was there a moment in your gaming journey when you thought, ‘This could be more than just a hobby’?
Regs: When I saw I was getting really good at console, but felt like it was holding me back. I asked my parents to buy me a PC because I knew I had the potential to be more known and hopefully make money. But honestly, I never thought I’d get this far.
Moxie: When I started becoming known for my tournament achievements, I realized that streaming and competing could be more than just a hobby.
Daya: When I started competing in qualifiers and seeing my name on leaderboards with the pros. Winning Qualifier 1 for the Milk Cup was a big turning point—I thought, “This is my path now.”
You all seem so close as a team! How does your friendship help you during high-pressure moments like the Milk Cup?
Regs: It helps a lot because I feel like whenever we die or something unexpected happens, we just laugh and chill about it, and we don’t get mad at each other we just learn from it and move on. I feel like the friendship we have is something that makes us different from other teams.
Moxie: I feel like it’s a very important part when you have to team up with someone; creating those bonds and being best friends helped us understand each other. We had to practice daily and I think there’s nothing better than practicing with your best friends and at the same time enjoying a game that you really like.
Daya: Our friendship is our biggest strength. In high-pressure situations, we trust each other implicitly. This bond allows us to communicate effectively, keep morale high, and laugh off the stress, which keeps us focused and calm.
Is Fortnite your favorite game, or do you play others when you’re relaxing? What’s your go-to for fun?
Regs: Yes it’s my favorite game, and my go-to for fun is definitely playing Fortnite with my friends, sometimes though I play Roblox with Moxie and that is probably my second go-to for fun things.
Moxie: At the moment, Fortnite is the only game I like. I used to play Valorant, but my friends don’t like it anymore, so I stopped playing it. And, right now, to relax, I play basketball in the afternoons. It’s a sport that I love, and it helps me clear my mind.
Daya: I really enjoy playing Fortnite, but, I sometimes play Marvel rivals or Valorant. They’re fun for when I want to take a break from the competitive stuff.
The Milk Cup 2024 wrapped up as one of the most successful Fortnite tournaments to date, proving once again that women’s esports has a dedicated audience and incredible talent. Record-breaking viewership, intense competition, and a passionate community set the stage for more events in the future.
As for Team Moxie, its victory was not just a tournament win—it was a milestone in the players’ journey as competitors. One thing is for sure: this is only the beginning.