Unity Trade players pose for a group photo after a bracket B game of the E-Sports CNMI Invitational Basketball League 2025 at the Koblerville Basketball Court.
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UNITY Trade continues to hang on to third place in Bracket B of the E-Sports CNMI Invitational Basketball League 2025 after collecting their fourth win of the season by trouncing Seabridge, 70-48, Wednesday at Koblerville Basketball Court.
Unity Trade entered the game hungry for a win, and it showed in the opening half.
Su Diwa led the onslaught with constant defensive pressure, forcing several turnovers and converting fast-break opportunities for six easy points. Along with Paul Quizon and Jerik Javier each sinking a triple, Unity Trade quickly established a comfortable lead.
Seabridge struggled to find a rhythm under the relentless pressure, but Sonny Lerio led their comeback effort, putting up 13 points in the first half. Mistakes on Seabridgeâs end, however, allowed Unity Trade more uncontested buckets, with Ivan and San De Vero joining the fray to extend the gap to 42-28 at halftime.
Unity Trade solidified their win in the second half.
With Emmanuel Bondad on the court, more offensive options opened as he became a threat around the perimeter, scoring five points and delivering flashy assists to feed Diwa, Quizon, and Javier.
Seabridge, aided by Bryan Bernardo and Kenny Laquian, tried to fight back but lacked the firepower to prevent a 70-48 loss to Unity Trade.
In other games, Eagles-Kuya defeated Yabangis HK, 72-59, while Kumpare overcame the Saipan Ballers, 69-60.
Scores
Unity Trade 70 â Su Diwa 30, Paul Quizon 13, Jerick Javier 12, Emmanuel Bondad 5 Ivan De Vero 2, San De Vero 2, Roy Hernandez 2
Seabridge 48 â Bryan Bernardo 18, Sonny Lerio 13, Rodmar Diaz 4, JR Caraig 3, Kenny Laquian 4, Ronald 2, Axl Cadag 2