Past masters Neptune and Hoops battle for Cup survival

NEPTUNE and Shamrock Rovers Hoops have each won basketball’s most coveted prize - the National Cup - four times but tomorrow night they will be battling to stay in this year’s competition at Neptune Stadium.

Both have had to take the scenic route this season, when the back door system kept their hopes alive.

Neptune, beaten by neighbours Mardyke UCC Demons in a dramatic final last season, were drawn against the champions in the first round when Demons turned the SuperLeague derby result upside down.