Star man Jermaine Turner goes into overdrive

A masterclass from veteran Killester American Jermaine Turner was key to an unexpected 81-69 win over UCD Marian in the Men’s National Cup semi-final.

Turner, 43, amassed a staggering 28 rebounds and 15 points that helped his team to a memorable win. The stalwart was carried off following a knee injury with 3.33 remaining in the third quarter but after intense treatment returned to the action two minutes into the fourth quarter.

Turner, surrounded by his ecstatic teammates, was thrilled after the game as he reflected on another magnificent chapter in an illustrious career. “You don’t have many opportunities like this when you get to my age so you got take them when they come your way,” he said.