Alert Demons deal with Lakers threat

THERE were no miraculous comeback this time as National Cup champions UCC Demons remained on course to retain their Super League crown when they put a poor first quarter behind them to defeat Gleneagle Lakers 120-109 at the INEC Killarney last night.

The last time the sides met in Cork, Lakers staged a remarkable final quarter recovery to claw back a 32 point deficit and score 49 points for a sensational win.

This win moves Demons closer to clinching the Southern Conference on a 12-2 record while Lakers remain a game behind Limerick Lions for that second spot on 9-6.