InsureMyVan.ie National League round-up

Following their first defeat of the season last weekend, InsureMyVan.ie Super League table toppers, Tradehouse Central Ballincollig have found winning form once again. Having avenged the defeat to Garvey’s Tralee Warriors the following day, they made it two wins on the trot with an 88-53 victory over Moycullen BC.

The South Conference leaders were helped by Adrian O’Sullivan and Andre Nation, who contributed with 20 points each, followed closely by Milorad Sedlarevic (18). As for Moycullen BC, Grant Olsen starred with his tally of 19, while Kyle Cunningham shot 12 for the visitors.

Speaking after the game, Tradehouse Central Ballincollig coach Kieran O’Sullivan, praised the work ethic of his team. “Delighted with the performance, attitude and execution. Our high energy gave us the platform to keep a good pace all through. Moycullen battled as hard as they always do. We had fine performances from Adrian O’Sullivan, Padraig Lucey and Dylan Corkery. It was our last home league game, so great to see all the players get a chance to play in front of home fans.”

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors kept up the pace in second place of the South Conference, with a win against a hard-working NUIG Maree side. At the end of the first, the teams were level on 21 points apiece. However, the class of the Kerry side shone through to secure the win on a 93-79 score-line.

Ronalds Elksnis racked up 24 points for Garvey’s Tralee Warriors, buoyed by the tallies of Aaron Calixte (22) and Nikola Rosa (15). Deondre Jackson (25) was the stand-out performer for NUIG Maree. Lovre Tvrdic shot 13, followed by Jeryn Lucas on 10.

Speaking after the game, Garvey’s Tralee Warriors head coach John Dowling highlighted the importance of the crowd and its special attendees, in particular. “Delighted to be back playing in front of a packed complex, as excitement builds towards

the play-offs, we asked our players for consistency in our league play and we certainly showed that at times last night. A team built like Maree won’t let you have it your own way, they battled and made us work for it to the end. We certainly took some steps forward this week and will need to build on that for the next two weeks, before we travel to Killorglin.”

“I would also like to acknowledge the presence of Bruce Kelliher’s family, who were in attendance last night. Bruce played for both Tralee and Maree, so it was very special to have them there,” he said.

Leaders in the North Conference, DBS Éanna fell to a defeat against second-placed Belfast Star, who cut the gap between the sides to just three points. An 81-70 victory was enough for the Belfast side, who had a 10 point lead at the interval.

Shon Briggs (19), Max Cooper (18) and Conor Quinn (17) all starred for the Belfast Star side. DBS Éanna’s top scorers were Stefano Zecovic on 20, as well as Neil Lynch (14) and Romonn Nelson (9).

Belfast Star coach, Adrian Fulton had this to say after the game - “I’m pleased with the win. It was a very good team performance and once again the home support was terrific. We knew going into the game that we have three very difficult away fixtures to finish conference play, so it was crucial to secure the win. DBS Éanna are a very good side, so it is encouraging for us to manage to get over the line against them. It's great that there are so many teams capable of winning the title, as it makes for an exciting finish to the season.

Killester took home all the points against Bright DCU Saints, with a 98-73 victory, to keep them in the play-off hunt. Kason Harrel was MVP with an impressive 38 points, on top of John Behan’s 16 and the 11 from Tomas Fernandez.

“I’m happy with the win, we started really well and that put us in position to control the game. It was tricky playing the same team in quick succession, so it's good for us to head into the international break with a couple of wins.” - Killester head coach, Brian O’Malley.

Similarly, in the South Conference, C&S Neptune are coming into form, with a 107-77 victory over Team 360 Financial Killorglin. The game was a tight one initially but the 11 point gap at the interval never looked like it was going to be bridged, thanks to the work ethic of the Neptune side.

Cian Heaphy shot 20 for C&S Neptune, along with 16 for Roy Downey and 13 each for Alex Tarradellas and Miles Washington. Killorglin’s top scorers on Saturday were Isa Brandon (!3), Liam Croke (11) and Xabier Arriaga (!1).

Speaking after the game, C&S Neptune coach praised the collective effort. “It was a really nice performance from us. We had contributions from all 12 players and kept our urgency for 40 minutes. It’s been a good week for the club as we qualified for the play offs and had 2 players called up to the National team. Roy and Cian have been great leaders for us this season, so we are looking forward to seeing them make their debuts and bring that added intensity to our squad when they return from international duty.”

There was also InsureMyVan.ie Super League action on Thursday. UCD Marian got the better of Griffith College Templeogue on a 71-66 score-line. The winners were in a losing position at the interval but turned it round, thanks to 20 points from Jonathan Jean, on top of the efforts of Srdjan Stohanovic and Conor Meany (18). For Griffith College Templeogue, Vladimir Tokishin (14) top scored, followed by Jason Killeen (12) and Ciaran Roe (8).

Killester saw off the challenge of Bright DCU Saints, with an 88-67 score-line in Clontarf. Once again, Kason Harrell chalked up an impressive 38, while Tomas Fernandez got 21, to add to Ciaran Roe’s eight. As for DCU Saints, Benjamin Durox (17) headed the scoring, followed by Donal Monaghan (!3) and Eoin Darling (10).

As we drift towards the end of the InsureMyVan.ie Division 1, there was plenty of action over the weekend. On Friday, the team with the best record of them all (12-1) UCC Demons, once again gained the three points, this time against Limerick Sport Eagles on a 80-99 score-line. The damage was done in the first two quarters, as the Cork side led 33-58 at the break. Toby Christensen was impressive with 36 points, on top of David Lehane’s 15 and the 13 of Tala Fam Thiam.

The first half work of Drogheda Wolves saw Drogheda Wolves victorious over Ulster University, on a 71-67 score-line. The 12 point margin at the interval proved too big a bridge to gap. Steven Safo was the top scorer for Drogheda Wolves with 16, aided by Adam Mulally (11), Lucas Walford, Guilherme Vilela and Jubie Alade (all 10).

Visitors Grand Hotel Malahide convincingly saw off Titans on a 53-117 score-line at Ballinfoile Centre. Trevor Abecio (38) was the MVP, aided by the 19 point tally of Matthew Harper and Cian Daly’s 13. Anthony Ezeonu (18) was top scorer for Titans, followed by Joseph Coughlan (9) and Jackson Soper (7).

It was McGowan’s Tolka Rovers who got the better of LYIT Donegal on Saturday, beating them 93-58. Top scorers for McGowan’s Tolka Rovers were Daniel Ayoade (17), Rory Howe (13) and Danas Smigelskis (11), while James Claar (17) led the charts for LYIT Donegal.

Limerick Celtics beat WIT Vikings on a 114-73 score-line to keep the pressure up at the top side of the South Conference. MVP Andre Wolford racked up 36, followed by the 22 of Rafael Martinez and Roger Sanahuja’s 17. As for WIT Vikings, their scorers were Craig O’Neill (26), Osi Oshiogweoh (13) and Daniel Sheehan (12).

Abbey Seals Dublin Lions narrowly beat table toppers EJ Sligo All-Stars 86-83 in a game that went right down to the wire. Jack Maguire’s 25 helped ASDL to victory, along with Finn Hughes’ 19 and Kevin Anyanwu’s 16 points. EJ Sligo All-Stars can consider themselves unlucky, top scorers for them on Saturday were Keith Jordan Jr (34), Zachary Powell (19) and Jamie Hayes (15).

A stellar second half showing from Scotts Lakers Killarney saw them run out 85-70 winners over Portlaoise Panthers. The sides were tied at 38-38 at the interval, before the Kerry side took control of the game, with Emilyan Grodov (25), Rui Saraiva (19) and Godwin Boahen (18) impressing. As for Portlaoise Panthers, Gary Morrissey led the charts with 19, followed closely by Kyle Burke (14) and Conor Gallagher (13).

Fr. Mathews took the win on Saturday against Killarney Cougars when they hosted them at Fr. Mathews Arena, winning 84-61. Jonathan Garcia led the attack for Fr. Mathews, scoring 26 points, with Brian O'Neill also contributing 17 points. Mark O'Shea led Killarney Cougars scoring with 18 points.

UCC Demons came out on top when they hosted Limerick Sport Eagles on Sunday, winning out with a 34-point margin, 106-72. Toby Christensen was once again crucial to Demon's success, scoring 32 points, while his teammate Tala Fam Thiam also represented well with 27 points. For Limerick Sport Eagles, it was Daniel Ajuka who top scored, getting 18 points in the game.

IT Carlow had a comfortable win against Scott's Lakers Killarney on Sunday, defeating the Kerry team 93-77. Kevin Donohoe impressed for the Carlow side, scoring 23 points in their meeting, however it was Scott's Lakers' Godwin Boahen who was top gun on the day, scoring a huge 31 points.

The final fixture of the weekend sees Drogheda Wolves host McGowan's Tolka Rovers at Ballymakenny College, with tip-off at 19.30.

MissQuote.ie Super League results

Wednesday 16th February

The Address UCC Glanmire 76-53 WIT Waterford Wildcats

Half-time score: 43-28

Top scorers:

The Address UCC Glanmire - Tierney Pfirman 19, Carrie Shephard 13, Áine McKenna 10

WIT Waterford Wildcats – Jasmine Walker 16, Sarah Hickey 12, Stephanie O’Shea 8

Team Garvey’s St. Mary’s 71-83 Singleton SuperValu Brunell

Half-time score: 42-45

Top scorers:

Team Garvey’s St. Mary’s - Lorraine Scanlon 25, Emma Sherwood 15, Paris McCarthy 10

Singleton SuperValu Brunell – Shannon Ryan 33, Kwanza Murray 18, Edel Thornton 17

Saturday 19th February

Trinity Meteors 65-76 Killester

Half-time score: 37-34

Top scorers:

Trinity Meteors - Takyra Gilbert 23; A’lexxus Davies 22; Sarah Kenny 8

Killester - Shannon Powell 25; Myah Taylor 20; Rebecca Nagle 9:

Fr. Mathews 96-68 IT Carlow Basketball

Half-time score: 61-32

Top scorers:

Fr. Mathews - Shannon Brady 26, Grainne Dwyer 23, Amy Corkery 17

IT Carlow Basketball - Laurent La Plant 23, Alyssa Velles 21, Megan Dunne 12

Sunday 20th February

DCU Mercy 76-61 Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics

Half-time score: 28-36

Top scorers:

DCU Mercy - Alarie Mayze 26, Bailey Greenberg 14, Nicole Clancy 13

Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics - Adrienne Jackson 26, Kate O’Flaherty 9, Sorcha Tiernan 7, Ciara Bracken 7

InsureMyVan.ie Super League Results

Thursday 17th February

UCD Marian 71-66 Griffith College Templeogue – UCD Sports Centre

Half-time score: 26-30

Top scorers:

UCD Marian - Jonathan Jean 20, Srdjan Stojanovic 19, Conor Meany 18

Griffith College Templeogue - Vladimir Tokishin 14, Jason Killeen 12, Darren Townes 11

Killester 88-67 Bright DCU Saints – IWA Clontarf

Half-time score: 46-39

Top scorers:

Killester - Kason Harrell 38, Tomas Fernandez Zerolo 21, Ciaran Roe 8

Bright DCU Saints - Benjamin Durox 17, Donal Monaghan 13, Eoin Darling 10

Saturday 19th February

Tradehouse Central Ballincollig 88-53 Moycullen BC

Half-time score: 45-28

Top scorers:

Tradehouse Central Ballincollig - Adrian O'Sullivan 20, Andre Nation 20, Milorad Sedlarevic 18.

Moycullen BC - Grant Olsen 19, Kyle Cunningham 12, Eoghan Kelly 5, James Lyons 5.

Belfast Star 81-70 DBS Éanna

Half-time score: 45-35

Top scorers:

Belfast Star - Shon Briggs 19, Max Cooper 18, Conor Quinn 17

DBS Éanna - Stefano Zecovic 20, Neil Lynch 14, Romonn Nelson 9

Bright DCU Saints 73-98 Killester

Half-time score: 29-53

Top scorers:

Bright DCU Saints - Kevin Lacey 18, Jeff Gordon 14, Ben Durox 13

Killester - Kason Harrell 38, John Behan 16, Tomas Fernandez 11

Team 360 Financial Killorglin 77-107 C&S Neptune

Half-time score: 45-56

Top scorers:

Team 360 Financial Killorglin - Isa Brandon 13, Liam Croke 11, Xabier Arriaga 11

C&S Neptune - Cian Heaphy 20, Roy Downey 16, Alex Tarradellas 13, Miles Washington 13

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 93-79 NUIG Maree

Half-time score: 49-39

Top scorers:

Garvey's Tralee Warriors - Ronalds Elksnis 24, Aaron Calixte 22, Nikola Rosa 15

NUIG Maree - Deondre Jackson 25, Lovre Tvrdic 13, Jeryn Lucas 10

MissQuote.ie Division 1 Results

Saturday 19th February

Limerick Sport Huskies 79-59 Tipperary Knights

Half-time score: 34-29

Top scorers:

Limerick Sport Huskies - Yuleska Ramirez Tejeda-30, Sophie Moore-18, Taylor Herd-14

Tipperary Knights –Emma Carey-18, Lelia Szycs-16, Rosie Tobin-11

Limerick Celtics 77-40 Marble City Hawks

Half-time score: 41-21

Top scorers:

Limerick Celtics - Sophia Paska 33, Danielle O’Leary 20, Lucey Devoy 11

Marble City Hawks – Aine Sheehy 11, A Prendergast 8, F Whitney 6

Swords Thunder 58-56 Griffith College Templeogue

Half-time score: 32-30

Top scorers:

Swords Thunder - Peggy Black 21, Niamh O’Donovan 8, Tia Kelly 7

Griffith College Templeogue – Hannah Murphy 21, Lynn Tunnah 12, Berta Rodriguez Carrera 6

Phoenix Rockets 43-72 Ulster University

Half-time score: 17-37

Top scorers:

Phoenix Rockets - Brooke Alexander 12, Georgie McGrath 12, Anna Brennan 7

Ulster University - Lexi Posset 22, Alex Mulligan 11, Ciara Cooke 10

Portlaoise Panthers 80-70 NUIG Mystics

Half-time score: 36-26

Top scorers:

Portlaoise Panthers - Antigonie Sanabria 36, Ciara Wheeler 11, Lisa Blaney 8

NUIG Mystics – Áine McDonagh 18, Hazel Finn 17, Courtney Cecere 15

Sunday 20th February

Limerick Sport Huskies 89-82 Ulster University

Half-time score: 48-46

Top scorers:

Limerick Sport Huskies -Taylor Herd 26,Yuleska Tejeda Ramirez 25, Cathy Grant 10

Ulster University – Lexi Posset 27, A. Rafferty 16, Alex Mulligan 13

LYIT Donegal 54-84 Phoenix Rockets

Half-time scores: 28-50

Top scorers:

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InsureMyVan.ie Division 1 Results

Friday 18th February

Limerick Sport Eagles 80-99 UCC Demons

Half-time score: 33-58

Top scorers:

Limerick Sport Eagles - Manny Payton 36, Daniel Ajuka 12, Sean Cantillon 6, Vadji Dosso 6

UCC Demon - Toby Christensen 36, David Lehane 15, Tala Fam Thiam 13

Saturday 19th February

Titans 53-117 Grand Hotel Malahide – Ballinfoile Centre

Half-time score: 26-62

Top scorers:

Titans - Anthony Ezeonu 18, Joseph Coughlan 9, Jackson Soper 7

Grand Hotel Malahide - Trevor Abecio 38, Matthew Harper 19, Cian Daly 13

McGowan’s Tolka Rovers 93-58 LYIT Donegal – Tolka Rovers Sports Complex

Half-time score: 47-30

Top scorers:

McGowan’s Tolka Rovers - Daniel Ayoade 17, Rory Howe 13, Danas Smigelskis 11

LYIT Donegal – J Claar 17, C Callaghan 14, Luke Cassidy 11

WIT Vikings 73-114 Limerick Celtics

Half-time score: 31-59

Top scorers:

WIT Vikings - Craig O'Neill 26, Osi Oshiogwemoh 13, Daniel Sheehan 12

Limerick Celtics – Andre Wolford 36, Rafael Martinez 22, Roger Sanahuja 17

Abbey Seals Dublin Lions 86-83 EJ Sligo All-Stars

Half-time score: 43-41

Top scorers:

Abbey Seals Dublin Lions - Jack Maguire 25, Finn Hughes 19, Kevin Anyanwu 16

EJ Sligo All-Stars - Keith Jordan Jr 34, Zachary Powell 19, Jamie Hayes 15

Drogheda Wolves 71-67 Ulster University – Ballymakenny College

Half-time score: 42-30

Top scorers:

Drogheda Wolves - Steven Safo 16, Adam Mulally 11, Lucas Walford 10, Guilherme Vilela 10, Jubie Allade 10

Ulster University –Shane O’Connor 18, Conor O’Sullivan 15, Oisin Kerlin 10

Scotts Lakers Killarney 85-70 Portlaoise Panthers – Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre

Half-time score: 38-38

Top scorers:

Scotts Lakers Killarney - Emilyan Grodov 25, Rui Saraiva 19, Godwin Boahen 18

Portlaoise Panthers – Gary Morrissey 19, Kyle Burke 14, Conor Gallagher 13

Fr. Mathews 84-61 Killarney Cougars – Fr. Mathews Arena

Half-time score: 48-25

Top scorers:

Fr. Mathews - Jonathan Garcia 26, Brian O'Neill 17, Diego O'Herlihy 14

Killarney Cougars - Mark O'Shea 18, Andrew Fitzgerald 16, Richard Dunham 14

Sunday 20th February

UCC Demons 106-72 Limerick Sport Eagles – Parochial Hall

Half-time score: 51-31

Top scorers:

UCC Demons - Toby Christensen (32), Tala Fam Thiam (27), Stefan Manojovic (10)

Limerick Sport Eagles – Daniel Ajuka (18), Nikola Ivokic (15), Many Payton (14)

IT Carlow Basketball 93-77 Scotts Lakers Killarney – Barrow Centre

Half-time score: 50-37

Top scorers:

IT Carlow Basketball - Kevin Donohoe (23), Nate Shafer (20), Jordan Fallon (16)

Scotts Lakers Killarney - Godwin Boahen (31), Eimilian Grodov (17), Rui Saraiva (9)

Fr. Mathews 98-79 WIT Vikings

Half-time score: 53-35

Top scorers:

Fr. Mathews - Jonathan Garcia 29, Brian O’Neill 24, Sean Mc Manus 12

WIT Vikings - Jay Kavanagh 15, Denis Miculescu 15, Craig ONeill 10

MissQuote.ie Super League Fixtures

23rd February

IT Carlow v Fr. Mathews - Barrow Centre, 20.15

25th February

Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics v Trinity Meteors - Leixlip Amenities Centre, 20.15

26th February

The Address UCC Glanmire v Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics - Mardyke Arena, 17.00

Killester v Team Garvey's St. Mary's - IWA Clontarf, 18.00

WIT Waterford Wildcats v Singleton SuperValue Brunell - Mercy SS Waterford, 19.00

27th February

The Address UCC Glanmire v Fr. Mathews - Mardyke Arena, 14.30

IT Carlow v DCU Mercy - Barrow Centre, 15.30

InsureMyVan.ie Super League Fixtures

26th February

DBS Éanna v Belfast Star - Coláiste Éanna

MissQuote.ie Division 1 Fixtures

26th February

LYIT Donegal v Ulster University - LYIT, 16.00

Marble City Hawks v Portlaoise Panthers - O'Loughlins GAA Club, 17.00

Limerick Sport Huskies v Limerick Celtics - UL Arena, 17.00

Griffith College Templeogue v Phoenix Rockets - Nord Anglia International School, 19.00

27th February

Tipperary Knights v NUIG Mystics - Presentation Secondary School, 15.00

InsureMyVan.ie Division 1 Fixtures

26th February

Grand Hotel Malahide v McGowan's Tolka Rovers - Malahide Community School, 19.00

Limerick Sport Eagles v Scotts Lakers Killarney - UL Arena, 19.00

EJ Sligo All-Stars v Titans - Mercy College, 19.30

Drogheda Wolves v Abbey Seals Dublin Lions - Ballymakenny College, 19.30

Killarney Cougars v WIT Vikings - Presentation Gym Killarney, 19.30

27th February

IT Carlow v Fr. Mathews - Barrow Centre, 12.30