Double trouble for Ireland senior teams

THERE was little joy for Irish basketball at the weekend, with the national senior teams slumping to defeats in European Championship qualifiers.

The men were hammered 81-62 by Romania at the National Basketball Arena while the women lost away to Norway, 72-62.

The defeat by the Romanians, a week after a two point loss to Switzerland, means victory against Cyprus next weekend is vital if Ireland are to maintain hopes of the Division A action next season.