Defence key in Montenotte win

TEAM Montenotte retained the Women’s U20 National Cup after a dogged battle with Meteors in their Saturday tussle. In a low-scoring encounter, tenacious defence in the third quarter helped the Cork side prevail against a gritty Dublin outfit.

The victors had the perfect start when Áine McKenna drove to the hoop in the second minute for a classy bucket before Orla O’Reilly landed a huge three pointer that gave them a 5-0 lead after three minutes.

Meteors’ Éimear Martin replied with a three pointer before Jessica Scannell was twice on target for a 10-3 lead and seemed set to ease clear.