LIMERICK Celtics are prominent in the Men’s Division One Basketball League table as they have inflicted a first loss on SETU Waterford Vikings, winning out 96-73, at the weekend.
Limerick book-ended this performance with big first and fourth-quarter wins as Ariyon Williams carded a game-high 33 points, while Finn Hughes and Abdul Wurie each weighed in with a further 18 for the visitors.
Limerick Sport Eagles battled back from seven points down early in the third quarter to dig out an 87-82 victory over Tipp Talons in UL Arena.
Alexander Carlisle spearheaded Limerick’s revival with a 24-point haul, while Sean Morrissey and Ignacio Folgueiras each chipped in with 14, the latter also serving up 10 rebounds and five assists.
In the Women’s League, Cavan Eagles battled their way back from ten points down to inflict a first defeat of the season on Limerick Sport Huskies, winning out 67-53, at St. Munchin’s College.
Limerick Celtics lost (100-86) to Abbey Seals Dublin Lions.
