UCC Demons were 98-88 derby winners at Emporium Cork Basketball in the InsureMyVan.ie Super League, inspired by the 38-point performance by MJ Randolph. Tala Fam Thiam also caught the eye with a 22 points.
Adrian O’Sullivan and John Dawson notched up 26 and 24 points respectively for Emporium Cork Basketball.
Energywise Ireland Neptune picked up a 96-80 win over Maigh Cuilinn with Jordan Blount top scoring on 26 points, backed up by Jordan Evans who registered 20. Player/coach Colin O’Reilly said it was "all about the result for us" after snapping their losing streak.
A timely 21-point haul for Chrishon Briggs powered Belfast Star to a 79-65 success away to Bright St.Vincent’s, as Adrian Fulton’s outfit kept pace with University of Galway Maree and DBS Eanna at the top of the InsureMyVan.ie Super League table. The two Maxs’ Richardson and Cooper added 18 and 11 respectively, with Oisin Kerlin also making it into double figures (14) in a powerful offensive display from the Northern Conference leaders.
DBS Eanna survived a fourth quarter scare to overcome EJ Sligo All-Stars and extend their winning streak to eight in all competitions. Darren McGovern’s team move to 8-2 for the campaign and he was suitably thrilled with how his team dug-in at the death.
Defending InsureMyVan.ie Super League champions Garvey’s Tralee Warriors picked up a much needed win, 89-75 over Griffith College Templeogue. Head coach John Dowling said he was "extremely happy with the win," during which De Ondre Jackson contributed a whopping 34-points.
Dowling went on to give credit to the fight spirit of their Dublin opposition, after the Kerry side ended the first quarter with a 37-9 advantage. Francis Mulvihill was excellent in defeat for the hosts, finishing the contest with 23.
Gregorio Encarnacion and Paul Dick combined for 42-points to give dark horses Killester a 6th win of the league campaign, 78-64 over UCD Marian, with Brian O’Malley’s team quietly ascending the standings. Killester have a game in hand on their Southern Conference rivals, a win against Emporium Cork Basketball would leave them just one game back from the summit.
Basketball Ireland’s November 'Player of The Month’ Jarret Haines continued to show his shooting prowess, leading University of Galway Maree to a convincing 98-61 win over Flexachem KCYMS with a 22-point performance.
Charlie Crowley’s team started hot, netting 32-points in the opening quarter and didn’t look back. The Westerners had a very balanced offensive night, Stephen Commins, Eoin Rockall and Rodrigo Gomes all breaking the 10-point barrier. Killorglin’s Robert Kelly JR top-scored for the home side with 18, but was unable to take over the game as he has done at various times during the season to date.
