Ballina stunned as Demons hit century

UCC DEMONS notched up their most significant NIVEA for MEN SuperLeague win of the season when they beat Merry Monk Ballina 83-101 in their own backyard on the eve of the quarter finals of the National Cup.

The sides have three scheduled meetings this year and this could prove the most significant for Demons, who clicked into top gear at precisely the right moment. They were awesome on the night, becoming the first team to score 100 points against Ballina in regulation time.

They edged the first quarter 22-19 but then Jermaine Turner with the second of five dunks got Ballina rolling and two baskets from Ronan McGarrity and another Turner dunk levelled the game at 31 points apiece after Carlton Cuffe had scored five without reply.