Neptune gain revenge against Demons

Neptune 88 UCC Demons 71

Neptune put in an outstanding performance today to secure a comfortable win over local rivals UCC Demons, gaining revenge for last year’s 20-point defeat.

Neptune roared into a 9-0 lead in the opening minutes. Demons seemed to have no answer for the home team’s new imports, struggling to keep up with Neptune’s intensity. Throughout the quarters, Neptune built up a comprehensive lead of 28 points, 60-32 mid way through the third.

However, in the final quarter Neptune found themselves in foul trouble and feeling tired after an explosive opening three quarters.

Demons brought the gap back to nine points mainly through Niall Murphy who had an outstanding game throughout. Neptune once again re-focused and eventually won by 17 points.

NIVEA for Men SuperLeague – Round 1 results:

Neptune 88 Demons 71

Belfast Star 75 Shamrock Rovers Hoops 83

St. Vincents 90 UCD Marian 80

Limerick Lions 86 Mustang Sally's St Paul’s 99

DART Killester 93 Merry Monk Ballina 86

Women’s SuperLeague – Round 1

UL Aughinish 60 Bausch and Lomb Wildcats 71

Tolka Rovers 61 Meteors 71

DART Killester 69 Team Montenotte Hotel Cork 60

Men’s Division One South – Round 2

Waterford Crystal 68 Limerick Lakers 70

Moycullen 58 Team Meadowlands St Brendan’s 68

Team Garvey’s St Mary’s 63 Titans 81

Women’s Division One North – Round 2

Sligo All Stars 58 Ulster Rockets 56

Team Music Factory Carlow 58 Corrib 57

Women’s Division One South – Round 2

Singletons SuperValu Donoughmore 55 Galwey Auctioneering St Mary’s 60.