Uniten Clamps Down on Roodvos Ace for Decisive Victory

Uniten emerged victorious against Roodvos Ace on Saturday, December 20, 2025, with a final score of 51-40. The home team's strong defensive effort, especially in the third and fourth quarters, proved to be the deciding factor in this CBL tournament game held at Court A, Arena Sukan @ Uniten.

The first half saw a closely contested battle, with Uniten narrowly leading 16-13 after the first quarter. Roodvos Ace fought back in the second quarter, matching Uniten's 12 points, keeping the game within reach. However, Uniten's defense tightened significantly after the break, holding Roodvos Ace to a mere 4 points in the third quarter while scoring 11 themselves. This defensive stand created a cushion that Roodvos Ace struggled to overcome.

Mohammad Danial Isa Bin Mohammad Mokhriss was the standout performer for Uniten, leading all scorers with an impressive 20 points, along with 6 rebounds. Azhad Nabil Bin Ahmad Shahrizan also contributed significantly with 10 points and 3 rebounds. Dineswaran added 6 points and grabbed a team-high 7 rebounds, bolstering Uniten's interior presence. For Roodvos Ace, Timothy Chia Guo Jun and Ahmad Zufar Bin Zairi each scored 8 points, with the latter also securing 7 rebounds. Muhammad Fadhil Aiman BIn Abdul Rahman chipped in with 6 points and 6 rebounds. Ultimately, Uniten's ability to control the tempo and stifle Roodvos Ace's offense in the second half proved to be the difference. The 11-point victory demonstrates Uniten's growing strength in the CBL tournament and positions them well for future matchups.