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.
DCU show no mercy to thwart champions
Mon, 09 Nov, 2015 - 00:00
John Coughlan, Basketball

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.

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