Premier basketball: Team Montenotte produced a top-class second-half display to demolish Liffey Celtics 91-63 in the Women’s Premier League top-of-the-table clash at Leixlip.

Basketball: C & S UCC Demons unbeaten record in the Men’s Premier league remained intact following a hard earned 88-73 win over Killester at the Mardyke Arena yesterday.

When you’re unbeaten for this long, the mind starts to play tricks. Games can become more about avoiding defeat than chasing victory.