Waterford Wildcats see off Fr Mathews’ challenge in National Cup

A strong finish saw Tommy O’Mahony’s side advance

Fr Mathews’ Grainne Dwyer attempts to round WIT Waterford Wildcats’ Kate Hickey in their quarter-final clash in Cork. Picture: Sam Barnes

Super League leaders WIT Waterford Wildcats are into the semi-finals of the Paudie O’Connor National Cup after an 80-62 win at Fr Mathews.

It was a tight contest for the opening three quarters — Fr Mathews led by six (25-19) at the end of the first and by a point at half-time (38-37), leaving the sides level at 55 points apiece going into the final quarter.