Tuesday’s Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament match delivered a nail-biting finish, with Juveria Zaheer emerging victorious after a strategic Final Jeopardy! wager. Facing off against returning champion Ray Lalonde and fellow competitor Raymond Goslow, Zaheer showed a consistent performance throughout the game, ultimately securing her spot in the next round.
The first round, featuring categories like “World History” and “Starts with a Body Part,” saw a tight race between Zaheer and Goslow, with Lalonde trailing slightly. Goslow stumbled on a true Daily Double, losing a significant portion of his earnings, but managed to stay in contention.
Double Jeopardy! brought categories such as “Poetica Botanica” and “Doom Scrollin’” (yes, really). Goslow found the first Daily Double and capitalized on it, taking a substantial lead. However, Zaheer’s miss on the final Daily Double allowed Goslow to surge ahead, entering Final Jeopardy! with a commanding 21,000 points to Zaheer’s 14,400 and Lalonde’s 4,200.
The Final Jeopardy! category, “Historic Scientists,” posed a challenging clue: “A pair of discoveries by him in 1787 are named for stage characters, a new practice in his field.” While both Zaheer and Lalonde correctly identified William Herschel, Goslow’s incorrect response, coupled with a substantial wager, cost him the game. Zaheer’s strategic decision to bet zero ensured her victory, advancing her to the next stage of the tournament.
Final scores: Raymond Goslow: 13,199, Juveria Zaheer: 14,400, Ray Lalonde: 8,400
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