Showcasing legendary moves, the Sharks successfully defended their base and conquered the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) tournament at SCUAA 2025, securing their maiden gold medals in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
The men’s team outplayed PSU-Golden Lions in a best-of-five finals, sealing the championship with a 3-1 victory. They opened strong with a 14/4 win in Play 1, battled through Play 2 (24/20), and finished the series with a decisive 24/19 win in Play 4.
Meanwhile, the women’s team remained undefeated, dominating MMSU-Stallions 3-0 in the championship match. They controlled the battlefield in Play 1 (13/11), crushed their opponents in Play 2 (10/3), and sealed their run with a 19/8 victory in Play 3.
The men’s team was composed of Ahrone Steve Escano, Jonathan Garces, Jade Carlo Pamati-an, Ace Lesther Tangonan, Leo Fernando Cabie, and Victor John Cabanas, while the women’s squad featured Jeramae Dandoy, Arlyn Guba, Yzhien Xyrich Bambao, Nicole Ann Dela Cruz, Alicia Leigh Asarias, and Princess Diane Marzan.
Christian Paul Bueno, Lee Robin Rafal, Mark Allan Veriña, Alberto Cuevas Jr., and Joshua Puller served as coaches of the said teams.
With this landmark victory, UNP is officially advancing to the National SCUAA Games in e-sports.
Caption by Ade John Gestole, Photo by Joel Tipon
