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Neptune (91) 82 (45) (89) 82 (50) Esat Business Demons S McCarthy 33 23 B Clernon A Meyers 19 23 T Carberre R McKune 18 14 J Wiley Rasuel McKune, last years Player of the Year, made his comeback for a sensational derby in Cork City. McKune replaced an injured Charron Watson for the weekend. Esat Business Demons took the tip off and Tobe Carberre slam dunked to put the crowd in Neptune stadium on their feet. Stephen McCarthy retaliated immediately with a long three pointer. That was to be the height of Neptune’s glory for the first quarter, with Andy Meyers missing two free throws, the defending champions looked defeated. Demons took the first quarter 34-22. Throughout the second quarter Neptune battled hard to bring the game back and went into half time trailing by a mere 5pts.
Demons came back in the third quarter and looked to have victory sealed. The third quarter finished 70–57 in Demons favour and it looked like it was all over for Neptune.
The final quarter saw Neptune storm back into the game, with Stephen McCarthy giving it everything and being justly rewarded the MVP. Tobe Carberre fouled out half way through the last quarter and was a notable loss to Demons. Juan Wiley fouled out shortly after. Neptune kept Demons to twelve points in the final quarter and the Cork teams went into extra time.
Neptune took the lead in the first moments of extra time and were to retain it for a sizzling victory. With 6.4 seconds left on the clock, a foul by Rasuel McKune had him fouled out and Brian Clernon was on the line. Clernon had no luck with the first one and hit the second. Another foul by Neptune sent Dave Lehane to the line with only seconds on the clock and 2 points separating the sides. Under pressure, Lehane devastatingly missed both baskets. A final chance came to Demons with two seconds on the clock, when Mark Kennedy was on his own on the inside and looked to tie break. Unbelievably, Kennedy missed an open layup and the buzzer went to the delight of the Neptune fans.
Hibernian UCD Marian 87 (49) 74 (45) Thorn Killester Kevin Ward 32 29 Eric Jackson Chris Akers 18 20 John Leahy Neville Charles/ Patrick Glover 11 Thorn Killester grabbed the first basket of the game to give them their only lead throughout the four quarters. Marian went on to take a number of unanswered scores, to take a 9-2 lead. This was how the game was to continue. The first quarter finished 23-15 in Marian’s favour. Throughout the first three quarters Marian’s lead varied between 6 and as much as 14 points. Killester fought back on many occasions to bring victory back within reach, but were always playing catch-up.
Marian entered the final quarter with an 8 point lead and then blew open the game to establish an 18-point lead. Marian were in control throughout the game and cruised to full time with a 13-point victory.
Kevin Ward was outstanding for UCD Marian with 32 points. He shot 15 form 21 field goals and added 13 rebounds.
Marian certainly deserved this victory and dominated Killester throughout. Neville Charles and Gary Edge were outstanding in their defence of John Leahy and he was only allowed one 3-point attempt in the whole game - which he missed. He failed to score in the 4th quarter.
Killester only made 1 from 18 3 pointers in contrast to Marian's 6 from 10. Marian's great defence certainly sealed this victory.
Tyrone Towers 92 (42) 93 (40) O’Hagan Saints Jermaine Turner 43 26 Pierre Shuttlesworth Charles Mason 21 23 Stephen McGuirk Jose Luis Supervia 8 22 Donald Edge After two successive victories, Tyrone Towers suffered a heartbreaking defeat in overtime. In a pulsating battle, O’Hagan Saints scored the winning basket on the buzzer. The Tyrone team spurned two glorious chances to win the game, with 17 seconds to go in normal time, Kieran Goodacre had possession for Towers, but lost it to a steal by Stephen McGuirk, who laid off David Donnelly to level the game, 78 a piece. The game went into overtime and with three seconds on the clock, Shane Treanor had possession on his own base line, with Dungannon ahead by a point. Treanor ran the base line and was called for a travel violation, giving possession to Saints. Clancy passed to Stephen McGuirk who scored on the buzzer to clinch victory for the Dublin side. Jermaine Turner had an impressive game for Dungannon, and kept the Saints well in control for much of the game. Charles Mason and Pierre Shuttlesworth fouled out.
24 Connect Star of the Sea (95) 85 (43) (93) 85
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Frosties Tigers G Jackson 25 34 R Leonard K McFarland 26 22 R Turner S Summersgill 19 17 J Teahan A high scoring first quarter put Star out in front 32-20. Frosties Tigers had a great second quarter and at half time there was a point between the sides. The third quarter was basket for basket and finished 67- 65 in favour of Tralee. Kenny McFarland hit two big shots in the final quarter to keep Star in the game. With three seconds left of normal time, it was a two-point game, 85-83 to Tralee. Star had possession and Connolly hit a two to tie the game and put it into extra time. Extra time was close all the way, Star clinching victory in the final moments.
Gleneagle Killarney 85 (40) 89 (45) Abbey Foods Sligo M Carter 37 21 C Holmes W Maysfield 18 19 D Halbauer S Horgan 9 17 P Bree With 3 minutes to go in the first quarter, the sides were even 18-18 and it was the closest Killarney were to get to victory for the remainder of the game. Sligo went on to score an unanswered 10 points to give them the first quarter 28-18. Sligo led all the way despite Maurice Carter’s outstanding efforts. At the end of the third quarter Sligo were up 69-61, but the final quarter saw Killarney come back into the game and until Shane Horgan fouled out, looked likely to scrape a victory. Sean O’Connor fouled out shortly afterward to knock Killarney even further. Silgo went on to clinch a well deserved victory.
O’Hagan Saints 86 (44) 84 (46) Burger King Limerick D Edge 25 24 C Brown S McGuirk 16 22 S Kelly D Donnelly 15 11 T Walsh In a close game with no players fouling out, O’Hagan Saints were haunted to grab their second close victory of the weekend. The first quarter was basket for basket, finishing 24-24. Both teams missed a number of shots throughout the game, which prevented either side stretching a significant lead. Limerick returned after half time with a two-point lead and in the third quarter stretched their lead 69-61. The Saints put on a good run and with a few fast breaks brought the teams level again. Donald Edge and Stephen McGuirk did a superb job defending the boards for Vincents. With 17 seconds to go, the teams were level, 84-84 with the Saints holding possession. Mark Keenan put the ball away for the Saints to put them ahead 86-84. Limerick called a time-out and with 2 seconds remaining, Limerick were unable to bring the game into extra time and victory was to belong to the Saint’s on this occasion.
Tolka Rovers 81 (31) 74 (39) Tyrone Towers O Quill 18 23 C Mason J Fazande 16 22 J Turner R Mounts 16 11 JL Supervia Dungannon were in control for the entire first half, finishing the first quarter 22-10 and leading by 8 points at half time. Charles Mason and Jermaine Turner were unable to sustain the pace and began to fade in the third quarter. Tolka Rovers took every opportunity against the weakened team and after a number of fast breaks, Tolka won the third quarter 58-50. Tolka rovers got stronger in the third quarter and went on to clinch a 7-point victory.
ESB Women’s League
University of Limerick 67 (32) 75(40) Tolka Rovers J Murphy 12 18 D Walsh C Fennell 12 12 S Kelly N Farrell / M Guiney 10 10 V Burke A close game the whole way through with Limerick leading 19-17 at the end of the first quarter. Tolka Rovers won the second quarter and seemed to be in control. University of Limerick came back in the third quarter fighting, but the team was hit with a big blow when Sinead Leahy fouled out. Tolka Rovers suffered a similar loss when Angie McNally suffered an ankle injury and required hospital attention. Both teams battled to the end, Tolka seizing a deserved victory.
Sasha Meteors 50(26) 76 (45) Bausch & Lomb Wildcats N O Keeffe 11 20 C Whyte O Nolan 8 16 O Dempsey K Hennessy / O Timmons 6 12 J Hayes Sasha Meteors looked like likely contenders in the first quarter. The game was basket for basket and Wildcats led by two points going into the second quarter. The second quarter saw the Waterford team excel and it wasn’t long before Sasha Meteors were left in the distance.
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