UL and Team Montenotte battle way to decider

DEFENDING champions, UL Aughinish, are back in the final of the women’s cup after a comprehensive 84-62 victory over Bausch & Lomb Wildcats.

Their opponents on Sunday week will be Team Montenotte from Glanmire, who beat hot favourites, DCU Mercy 46-45 and who now have three teams in finals. Eight Cork teams have qualified for national finals this year.

It was a somewhat unusual situation at the National Basketball Arena when Tony Hehir, who coached UL Aughinish to three cup titles and four Superleague titles, found himself up against his old club as he is now coach to Wildcats, where he was joined by Michelle Aspell who has the distinction of winning cup and league titles with both clubs.