FloMAX Liffey Celtics defeat league leaders Killester in Domino’s Women’s Super League

FloMAX Liffey Celtics downed Domino’s Women’s Super League leaders Killester 86-74, to inflict just a second defeat of the season on Mark Grennell’s side. For Liffey it was their fourth league win in a row, to bump them to an even 5-5 record for the season and give them a major boost as they continue their defence of the Domino’s WSL National Cup against Trinity Meteors in the semi-finals next Saturday.

Liffey Celtics led by 30 points as they entered the final quarter of action. Still, a 29-11 final quarter made the scoreline more respectable for Killester, who were missing their points leader, Samantha Haiby. Michelle Clarke and Audrey Roden scored 23 each to try fill the void. However, 22 points from Ireland international Sorcha Tiernan and 16 each from Brooke Kane and Katie Williamson powered Liffey to victory.

Cork derby bragging rights went the way of Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell, who defeated UCC Glanmire 97-72 to leave them in second. Brailyn Joseph and Maddie Cluse hit 28 points apiece for the victors, with 12 and eight rebounds respectively too. Viane Cumber was the leading light for Glanmire, posting a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Claire O’Sullivan had 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Third-placed Utility Trust St. Paul’s are level pegging with Brunell on a 7-3 record, following a hard-fought 95-93 win over SETU Waterford Wildcats. Maisie Burnham had 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Ireland international Lorraine Scanlon and Lovisa Hevinder both contributed 22 points for the Kerry side. There was a welcome return for Ireland international Sarah Hickey to the Wildcats team after missing the last two gameweeks, she posted a massive 28 points and 13 rebounds in their loss.

Catalyst Fr. Mathews wait for a win in the Domino’s Women’s Super League continues, they were edged 82-78 at Midlands Park Portlaoise Panthers. Laila Blair again led their charge with 28 points, however Panthers had scoring evenly spread with four players in double figures, headed by Alyssa Velles’ 21 point haul.

McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles host Trinity Meteors on Monday at 5pm.