InsureMyHouse.ie Paudie O'Connor Cup champions Pyrobel Killester safely secured their passage to the quarter-finals thanks to a 82-75 victory over University of Galway Mystics on Saturday.
In a close encounter at IWA Clontarf their Ireland internationals Claire Melia and Michelle Clarke displayed some good form ahead of next Sunday’s FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers against France, with 26 and 21 points.
They will play Trinity Meteors next, a repeat of last year’s final.
SETU Waterford Wildcats secured an impressive 89-71 win against last season’s MissQuote.ie Super League champions The Address UCC Glanmire. Their offence was evenly spread, but it was sisters Sarah and Kate Hickey who led the charge on 18 and 17 points.
Next up for them is FloMAX Liffey Celtics, who had a first round bye.
Catalyst Fr. Mathew’s secured a 72-65 road win over Portlaoise Panthers at St. Mary’s Hall. Aisha Kaid and Gráinne Dwyer, with 19 and 14 points for the winners, who will come up against Ulster University in the last eight. DCU Mercy and Gurranabraher Credit Union, also first round byes, complete the quarter-final line-up.
