Drip Different Escapes with Narrow Win Over Hungry E-Unit in Uno League Season Opener
SEASON 2 WEEK 1
UNO Media Team member Jonah
7/2/20252 min read
Drip Different Escapes with Narrow Win Over Hungry E-Unit in Uno League Season Opener
The Uno League's second season tipped off with a bang as Drip Different took the win in a high-paced, high-scoring showdown. Despite being matched up against a younger, less experienced E-Unit squad, Drip Different had to dig deep to hold on to a 71-67 victory in what quickly turned into a test of grit.
From the start, it was clear E-Unit didn't come to play around. Led by the dynamic duo of Mark and Yousaf, the underdog squad pushed the tempo and kept Drip Different on their heels. Mark exploded for 29 points, putting up an MVP-worthy stat line that included 13 field goals and 13 rebounds. Yousaf wasn't far behind, dropping 22 points and dishing out 7 assists and 13 boards, putting the veteran Drip Different roster on notice with every fast break and fearless drive.
After the game, things got a little spicy when Hashi was interviewed about his new squad. Last season, he played on a different team—one that didn't find much success.
Rumors swirled at the time that he had privately criticized his teammates for not pulling their weight. When asked about those rumours and whether he expects similar issues with this new lineup, Hashi looked slightly caught off guard. He responded,
"Whatever was said last year was false, I loved playing with those guys. This year—new team, new opportunities." Then, with a bit of a grin, he added, "Last year was fun, but we didn't win at all." It didn't take much to read between the lines.
While E-Unit put on a show behind their top scorers, Drip Different's depth ultimately sealed the win. Hashi led the charge with 18 points, followed by K2's 16 and Aboss with 11. The team's unselfish play-totaling 16 assists and 32 rebounds-gave them the slight edge in a tight battle. Despite the loss, E-Unit made a loud statement in their debut. Adam summed it up best: "That team played harder, they wanted it more— we will work on teamwork and on defensive stats." If Mark and Yousaf keep up their form, E-Unit could be a real problem for the league.
