O’Reilly relieved as Demons edge past UL Eagles

UCC Demons player coach Colin O’Reilly had mixed emotions after guiding his team to a hard-earned 77-75 win over the champions UL Eagles in the Men’s Premier League.

Demons enjoyed a 17-point lead midway through the third quarter before going into meltdown. It took a late basket from American Lehmon Colbert to secure the points.

“It was a strange game because after starting slowly we took over and after playing some impressive basketball, led by 17, and in reality should have closed out the game,” O’Reilly said.