Éanna, Zalgiris, East Cavan and BNAF advance to final four of Masters National Cup

Éanna BC, BC Leixlip Zalgiris, East Cavan Eagles and Brothers Near and Far (BNAF) have advanced to the final four of the O40 Men's Masters National Cup.

BC Leixlip Zalgiris picked up the most impressive win at the quarter-final stage, knocking off the defending champions Neptune BC 95-85, captilaising on a 13-point advantage at half-time to advance to the last four. East Cavan Eagles continued their impressive run of form, defeating Dublin West 90-41 to put up 90 or more points in each of their first two games. 

 Players from Éanna BC and Belfast Masters following the conclusion of their O40 Men's National Cup quarter-final. 

A strong second half showing saw Éanna BC overcome Belfast Masters on the road. Éanna took a narrow 35-30 lead into the break, before stepping up the gears offensively in the second half to outgun their opponents 75-58 at the buzzer. Brothers Near and Far secured their spot in the last four of the competition despite missing two key players for their meeting with Midland Masters. A hard fought game ending 69-39 in favour of BNAF.  

It sets up two fascinating ties in the semi-finals as Éanna BC entertain BC Leixlip Zalgiris and East Cavan Eagles face Brothers Near and Far.

The dates and venues for these games will be confirmed with the clubs in due course.