Steely Moycullen edge Star in final thriller

Moycullen 70 Belfast Star 60: Men’s U20 National Cup final: Moycullen shocked Belfast Star in a thrilling Men’s U20 National Cup final at the National Basketball Arena on Saturday.

But victorious coach Nollaig Cunningham never doubted his side’s character. He said: “When we lost Paddy Lyons at Christmas, many folk wrote us off but the lads in the squad stepped up big time and their hard work was rewarded today. We knew going into the game that Star were dangerous outside the perimeter and we concentrated on shutting down the various threats, and it worked.”

The opening quarter was a pulsating affair before two late Rory Gilson baskets edged the Galway side ahead (17-13).