DCU show no mercy to thwart champions

DCU Mercy gave an exhibition of basketball to defeat reigning champions Team Montenotte in a pulsating Women’s Premier National League clash yesterday.

The Cork side looked in a comfortable position at the break when commanding a seven-point lead (32-25) but they were ambushed in the second as the Dublin side ran out 72-55 winners.

DCU coach Mark Ingle praised his side’s battling performance.