Conor Meany on basketball: Maigh Cuilinn relegated as playoff race goes to the wire

It was another action-packed weekend on the hardwood. 

James Beckom scores for UCC Demons against Ulster University in the Mens Superleague basketball game at Mardyke Arena on Sunday. Pic Larry Cummins

Maigh Cuilinn relegated after 66-64 loss to Templeogue

Maigh Cuilinn are the first team to be relegated after a two-point loss to Templeogue in the Arena. In a low-scoring game it was the 28 points from Vernon Jackson that separated the sides. Jackson also game up with the game-winning layup after an offensive rebound in the closing seconds. It’s a shame to see the Galway side go down as they have been a big part of the Super League since 2009 (aside from a one year absence in 2014/15). Not having a second American for the majority of the season limited them as they averaged just 71 points a game, the lowest in the league by a considerable margin. They have young Irish talent and a strong club in the background so we won’t have to wait long for their return to the top flight.