Templeogue’s first-half blitz ends UCC Demons’ Men's National Cup hopes

Templeogue produced an awesome first half of basketball to see off UCC Demons 94-85 in the Men’s National Cup before a capacity attendance at the Mardyke Arena yesterday.

The Dublin side commanded a nine-point lead from the first leg but Demons on their home court were expected to peg them back.

That notion was put to bed as Templeogue surged into an 18-point lead at the interval. Although Demons battled hard on the restart and reduced the deficit to 74-72, Templeogue, inspired by Lorcan Murphy and Stephen James, held out for a deserved victory and advance to a quarter-final date with Griffith Swords Thunder who defeated Irish TV Tralee Warriors (77-64 ).