Mark Scannell’s Montenotte turn on the power to crush title rivals Celtics

Premier basketball: Team Montenotte produced a top-class second-half display to demolish Liffey Celtics 91-63 in the Women’s Premier League top-of-the-table clash at Leixlip.

In a rip-roaring first half, both sides traded baskets for long periods, with a late Aine McKenna basket ensuring the Cork side led by the minimum at the break, 43-42.

In the second half, Montenotte took total control as they played their best basketball of the season, with Niamh Dwyer finishing with a game high 27 points.