UCD edge out battling Vincent’s

UCD Marian overcame a spirited St Vincent’s to win their first Senior Men’s National Cup title at the National Basketball Arena on Saturday.

Vincent’s were fancied by many after their semi-final win over holders Tolka Rovers but the students paid little regard to that achievement with Kevin Meaney helping them to an early 10-4 advantage. Their opponents however began to settle and were a point behind (16-15) at the buzzer.

Defences continued to be on top in the second period but Meaney and David Harrison were thorns in the Vincent’s side and a Luke McCrone bucket nudged UCD into a 31-26 interval lead.