NUIG Mystics promoted and The Address UCC Glanmire receive MissQuote.ie Super League trophy

NUIG Mystics will play in the MissQuote.ie Super League next season after they defeated Ulster University 76-57 in the MissQuote.ie Division 1 League final at the National Basketball Arena on Sunday, sealing promotion in the process.

The Galway side led by nine at the end of the half, 34-25. Ulster University were always chasing, they got within seven by the end of the third, 46-39, before NUIG pulled away in the fourth.

Hazel Finn, who top scored for NUIG Mystics with 15 points, said: “Since I started in the team in NUIG Mystics last year I knew well coming into this team we had something special in us and look at us now, we’ve won both the Cup and League and we’re absolutely delighted.”

“Since I started in the team in @MysticsNuig last year and I knew well coming into this team we had something special in us and look at us now we’ve won both the Cup and League and we’re absolutely delighted” @HazelFinn8 reacts after @missquoteie Division 1 League final success🏆 pic.twitter.com/sMBymgm5fR

— Basketball Ireland (@BballIrl) March 13, 2022

NUIG Mystics’ scoring was evenly spread throughout their team, Sara Messler had 11, Courtney Cecere and Kara McCleane with 10 each. For Ulster University, Lexi Possett (15), Alex Mulligan (11) and Abigail Rafferty (11) led their offence.

Earlier on Sunday Limerick Sport Huskies claimed the WNLC Cup title, defeating Swords Thunder 88-74.

The hard work was done early on, as they took an early lead to have a 44-32 advantage at the interval. MVP on the day was Yuleska Tejeda with 37 points.

Taylor Herd, who shot 23 points on the day, said: “I think we definitely deserved that. I think we were playing for ourselves, we just wanted to have fun, this being our last game of the season. With everything that we’ve been through this season I think it is what we needed – to end on a high note and really just appreciate all the hard work that we put in. We made strides this season, and we’re looking to build on that, so this is a great way to head into next season and have that momentum.”

We spoke to @tboneherd after @ULHuskysBC claimed the @missquoteie WNLC Cup with an 88-74 win over @SwordsBball at the National Basketball Arena 🏆#basketball @LimkLeaderSport @Live95Limerick pic.twitter.com/fLxbAu36Hh

— Basketball Ireland (@BballIrl) March 13, 2022

As for the valiant Swords Thunder, top scorers were Peggy Black (28), Bethany Thompson (15), Laura Fortune (8) and Niamh O'Donovan (8).

 Carrie Shephard in action for The Address UCC Glanmire against Trinity Meteors on Sunday

MissQuote.ie Super League champions The Address UCC Glanmire finished off their season with an 81-53 win over Trinity Meteors, thanks to strong second half, having only led 41-37 at the break.

The club were presented with the trophy in front of a bumper crowd at the Mardyke, with spectators making a donation to Ukraine, rather than paying an entrance fee for the game.

“We’re delighted with the win in a tough game against a much-improved Meteors team. It was a great day for our club, another well overdue Super League trophy. I’m thrilled for all those girls who worked so hard all year. Delighted that all the young kids in the club were able to enjoy a day like today and I want to thank all our committee members and sponsors for allowing us to do this properly. Also, to be able to support the Ukraine appeal was brilliant and we are grateful to all those who made the effort.” - Mark Scannell, The Address UCC Glanmire head coach

 The Address UCC Glanmire captain Áine McKenna lifts the MissQuote.ie Super League trophy 

Tierney Pfirman top scored for The Address UCC Glanmire on the day with 16 points, with Annaliese Murphy on 11 and Mia Furlong on 9. For Trinity Meteors, their attack was headed by Takya Gilbert (22), A’Lexxus Davis (10) and Sinead Keane (10).

 The Address UCC Glanmire squad with the MissQuote.ie Super League trophy

WIT Waterford Wildcats claimed third spot in the MissQuote.ie Super League after back-to-back wins. They defeated Team Garvey’s St. Mary’s 71-49 on Thursday, with Rachel Thompson to the fore on 35 points. It meant a win of any description over Killester on Saturday would ensure they’d finish third ahead of their Dublin opponents. Tommy O’Mahony’s duly did so, and in dramatic style too, thanks to a buzzer-beater from Jasmine Walker to claim a 68-67 win over the Dublin club. Heading the scoring charts for Wildcats were Rachel Thompson (19), Sarah Hickey (18) and Jasmine Walker (12). As for Killester, top scorers were Shannon Power (23), Myah Taylor (22) and Mimi Clarke (9).

WIT Waterford Wildcats head coach Tommy O’Mahony praised his side and its defensive effort. “I thought it was great team performance, we had numerous players step up during the game when we really needed it. We worked like trojans on defensive, which limited their offensive threat. They really came back into the game in the second half and we needed to dig deep to get over line. Jaz Walker was outstanding all night and it was fitting that she hit the winning shot, it was a nice way to finish the league, but we know we have a tough game next week that we need to be ready for.”

The defeat meant that Killester finished fifth, overtaken by DCU Mercy by virtue of a better head-to-head between the sides.

DCU Mercy had to come from behind to get their 78-67 win against Fr. Mathews. Bailey Greenberg top scored for DCU Mercy with 23, followed by Alarie Mayze with 20 and Nicole Clancy on 18 points. The top scorers for Fr. Mathews were Gráinne Dwyer (20), Shannon Brady (13) and Amy Corkery (13).

“We are delighted with the win tonight, we played very well in the second half. Nicole Clancy and Bailey Greenberg really stepped up, while Rachel Huijsdens did a very good job defensively on Fr. Mathews’ American, Shannon Brady. Alarie Mayze was back to her usual self, which helped offensively also. I’m looking forward to the playoffs now.” - DCU Mercy head coach, Mark Ingle

Second placed Singleton SuperValu Brunell got a 92-82 win over Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics on Saturday. Top scorers for Singleton SuperValu Brunell were Kwanza Murray on 33, Shannon Ryan with 19 and Edel Thornton contributed 14 points. On the Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics team, it was Adrienne Jackson who top scored with 25, followed by Emi Guimond (18) and Sorcha Tiernan (15).

Singleton SuperValu Brunell head coach Tim O’Halloran stated: “Very happy with the result and the bounce back from last week's defeat. We didn’t start great, but the girls dug deep and they deserved the win in the end.”

Elsewhere, Team Garvey’s St. Mary’s beat IT Carlow 83-62. Top scorers for Team Garvey’s St. Mary’s were Rheanne OShea 25, Lorraine Scanlon 24 and Paris McCarthy 12. As for IT Carlow, their scoring charts were headed by Alyssa Velles on 23, Miah Ryan with 12, followed by Lauren LaPlant’s 11.

InsureMyVan.ie Super League Results

Saturday 12^th March

Moycullen 79-78 Team 360 Financial Killorglin, NUIG Sports Centre

Griffith College Templeogue P-P Belfast Star, Nord Anglia International School

C&S Neptune 91-81 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors, Neptune Stadium

Bright DCU Saints 77-80 DBS Éanna, DCU Sports Complex

UCD Marian 78-81 Killester, UCD Sports Centre

NUIG Maree 60-87 Tradehouse Central Ballincollig, NUIG Sports Centre

Sunday 13^th March

NUIG Maree 117-68 Bright DCU Saints, NUIG Kingfisher

Moycullen 51-88 C&S Neptune, NUIG Kingfisher

MissQuote.ie Super League Results:

Thursday 10^th March

Team Garvey’s St. Mary’s 49-71 WIT Waterford Wildcats, Castleisland CC

Saturday 12^th March

Fr. Mathews 67-78 DCU Mercy, Fr. Mathews Arena

WIT Waterford Wildcats 68-67 Killester, Mercy SS Waterford

Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics 82-92 Singleton SuperValu Brunell, Leixlip Amenities Centres

Sunday 13^th March

IT Carlow Basketball 62-83 Team Garvey’s St. Mary’s, Barrow Centre

The Address UCC Glanmire 81-53 Trinity Meteors, Mardyke Arena

MissQuote.ie Division 1 – WNLC Cup Semi-Final Results

Saturday 12^th March

Phoenix Rockets 64-86 Limerick Sport Huskies – National Basketball Arena

Swords Thunder 90-78 Limerick Celtics – National Basketball Arena

MissQuote.ie Division 1 – WNLC Cup Final Result

Sunday 13th March

Limerick Sport Huskies 88-74 Swords Thunder - National Basketball Arena

MissQuote.ie Division 1 - League Final Result

Sunday 13th March

NUIG Mystics 76-57 Ulster University – National Basketball Arena

InsureMyVan.ie Division 1 Results

Friday 11^th March

Scotts Lakers Killarney 99-72 IT Carlow Basketball, Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre

Saturday 12^th March

LYIT Donegal 44-85 EJ Sligo All-Stars, LYIT

Limerick Sport Eagles 99-79 WIT Vikings, UL Arena

Portlaoise Panthers 74-78 UCC Demons, St. Mary’s Hall

Limerick Celtics 76-90 Fr. Mathews, St. Munchin’s College

Killarney Cougars 88-79 IT Carlow Basketball, Presentation Gym Killarney

Next Week’s Fixtures (Dates/Venues TBC)

InsureMyVan.ie Super League

Playoff Quarter-Finals (to be played weekend of 19th/20th March)

DBS Éanna v NUIG Maree

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors v UCD Marian

Tradehouse Central Ballincollig v Griffith College Templeogue

Killester v C&S Neptune

MissQuote.ie Super League

Champions Trophy Quarter-Finals (to be played weekend of 19th/20th March)

WIT Waterford Wildcats v Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics

DCU Mercy v Killester

Champions Trophy Semi-Finals (to be played weekend of 26th/27th March)
The Address UCC Glanmire v DCU Mercy/Killester

Singleton SuperValu Brunell v WIT Waterford Wildcats/Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics

InsureMyVan.ie Division 1 Quarter-finals

Saturday 19^th/Sunday 20th

Grand Hotel Malahide v Limerick Sport Eagles

Saturday 19^th March

IT Carlow v Drogheda Wolves, The Barrow Centre, 1pm

EJ Sligo All-Stars v Fr. Mathews, Mercy College, 7.30pm

Sunday 20^th March

UCC Demons v Abbey Seals Dublin Lions, Mardyke Arena, 3pm