Champions Pyrobel Killester crashed out of the Men’s Pat Duffy National Cup following a 76-64 loss to Garvey’s Tralee Warriors at a packed Tralee Sports Complex on Saturday night.

UCD Marian stalwart Conor Meany wants his team to put the heartbreak of last year’s Men’s Pat Duffy National Cup final defeat to Templeogue behind them when they face Belfast Star in today’s semi-final at the Mardyke Arena (4pm).

DCU Saints produced the shock of the weekend when defeating holders Griffith College Swords Thunder 75-70 in the first round of the Pat Duffy National Cup.

Four first-round games in the Pat Duffy National Cup are down for decision this weekend as holders Griffith College Swords Thunder face fellow Dublin side DCU Saints.