Bonaparte edges Killester past DCU

Killester had to overcome a terrific DCU Saints effort as seven consecutive late points from American Michael Bonaparte ensured a hard-earned 84-81 win.

Trailing 37-26 at the break, DCU took the game to their Dublin rivals before the class of Bonaparte (39) broke their hearts. The Killester coach Jonathon Grennell was under no illusions about his team’s lucky escape.

“We got out of jail because in truth Saints dominated us in the second half and we are relieved with the win,” Grennell said.