Old Alex put four unanswered goals past UCD to record their first win of the campaign in the Women's EY Hockey League.
Two Jessica McGrane goals from penalty corners set Old Alex on their way before Elva Kerr and Robyn Heatherington helped ensure a 4-0 win.
Loreto beat Pegasus 3-0 at home to continue their perfect start, while Railway Union kept the gap between them and the top of the table to just three points with a 3-2 comeback win over a spirited Pembroke Wanderers side.
Ulster Elks righted the ship to beat Catholic Institute 2-1 in Rosbrien to climb out of the relegation zone, and Queen’s University came back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw against fellow promoted side Portadown, securing a bonus point from the shootout in the process.
In the Men’s EYHL, Three Rock Rovers managed a comprehensive 4-1 win over Cookstown on the road to grab their second win of the season.
Avoca got their first points of the campaign, coming from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Monkstown, with the latter grabbing the bonus point in the shootout.
YMCA and Corinthian also had to share the spoil by the same scoreline in their local derby, with home side YM taking the bonus point.
Late drama in Garryduff saw Cork C of I and Pembroke also draw 3-3 following a six-goal thriller, with the visitors taking the bonus point. Banbridge extended their lead at the top of the table, coming from behind to beat rivals Lisnagarvey 3-2 with two goals in the last ten minutes.
