In MissQuote.ie Super League action, Waterford Wildcats made home advantage count against University of Galway Mystics. The hosts secured a 71-48 win following a great collective performance, buoyed by the 24 points of Sarah Hickey. The win gives them a 3-1 record, while Mystics are still looking for their first win.
Speaking after the game, Waterford Wildcats head coach Tommy O’Mahony praised his side:
“We are very happy with the win. Galway pose a serious threat with some fine young talent, we played well defensively and in the third quarter, we excelled offensively to push the game out. We understand we still have a lot of improving to do in order to reach the heights we have set. We look forward to Killester now for next weekend.”
Elsewhere, Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics got their first win on the board, beating Ulster University 99-80. Brittney Thibeaux and Lexi Posset were key players for both sides, clocking up totals of 32 and 30 points, respectively.
DCU Mercy were handed a 20-0 win over i3PT Fr. Mathews after the game was abandoned due to condensation.
In round four of the MissQuote.ie Division 1 season, Phoenix Rockets picked up their first win. Rockets beat Marble City Halls on a 70-40 scoreline. The result leaves Marble City Halls still without a win. Anna Brennan led the way with 26 points.
Moy Tolka Rovers maintained their unbeaten start, beating Oblate Dynamos 58-48. Katrina Allene Roenfeldt topped the scoring charts with her tally of 23.
Swords Thunder moved to a 2-2 record thanks to a 75-61 win over Abbey Seals Dublin Lions. An impressive 32 points from Amelia Motz wasn’t enough for the visitors, as Peggy Black also performed well for the home side, scoring 26 of her own.
Portlaoise Panthers also ensured they stayed top of the pack with an unbeaten start, thanks to the 82-68 win over St. Paul’s Killarney. Alyssa Velles topped the scoring charts, playing every minute and ending up with 31 points.
Another side to maintain their unbeaten start were McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles, who got the better of Griffith College Templeogue on a 73-63 scoreline. Top scorer on the day was Griffith College Templeogue’s Lynn Tunnah, who finished up with 23.
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Week 4 Results:
MissQuote.ie Super League
October 22nd
Trinity Meteors 76-69 The Address UCC Glanmire
Waterford Wildcats 71-48 University of Galway Mystics
Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics 99-80 Ulster University
i3PT Fr. Mathews 0-20 DCU Mercy***
October 23rd
Singleton Supervalu Brunell 88-73 Killester
MissQuote.ie Division 1
October 22nd
Phoenix Rockets 70-40 Marble City Hawks
Moy Tolka Rovers 58-48 Oblate Dynamos
Swords Thunder 75-61 Abbey Seals Dublin Lions
Portlaoise Panthers 82-68 St. Paul’s Killarney
Griffith College Templeogue 63-73 McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles
October 23rd
Limerick Sport Huskies 59-81 Limerick Celtics
