NYAN went undefeated in all 10 qualifying matches despite their robot being damaged extensively by the other team in match 9. NYAN then continued to the Franklin Division finals, where they won the first round but had some consequences from the previous damage catch up to them. They were defeated in that round by the alliance that would go on to win the entire tournament. Despite their difficulties, NYAN was named the Franklin Division Finalists and the Control Award Finalists.
The World Championship competition included 250 teams representing 45 US states and 25 countries.