Shawn Atupem chipped in with scores of 23 and 29 points as UCC Demons secured the Southern Conference title and a home venue for the play-offs with back-to-back wins over Belfast Star in the Nivea for Men’s SuperLeague in Belfast at the weekend.

UCC DEMONS overwhelmed neighbours Bord Gáis Neptunefor the second time in three weeks to qualify for the final of the National Cup on an 84-66 scoreline as the third derby game of the season brought the curtain down on an action-packed weekend of cup action in Cork.