UL show no mercy to make semis

UL continue to show just why they have become the dominant force in Irish basketball — their men’s and women’s teams are both defending league and cup champions and at the weekend they showed why by handing out 20- and 44-point beatings, respectively, to their cup rivals.

The men (UL Eagles) outscored Killester 94-74 but required a strong third quarter to put away the Dubliners. The ladies side, UL Huskies, demolished an extremely talented and dangerous Singleton SuperValu Brunell team in Limerick.

After establishing a 17-point lead at half time, Huskies continued to pour on the points, winning in the end by 95-51.