Demons return to haunt Tigers

IT may have done precious little to ease the disappointment of their cup final defeat two weeks earlier, but UCC Demons handed Abrakebabra Tigers a clear warning that their Nivea for Men SuperLeague ambitions could be under threat when they visited the Mardyke Arena yesterday afternoon.

Their message to the all-conquering cup champions came in the form of a spectacular, if not overwhelming 105 to 94 victory that puts Demons back in contention for a place in next month’s play-offs.

Tigers, who remain top of the Southern Conference, are virtually assured of a place at the business end of the competition but this loss, on the back of a similar experience in Belfast a week earlier when they suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Star, could easily send an air of doubt sweeping along the bench.