SETU Waterford Wildcats, DCU Mercy, and Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell are the early pace-setters in the MissQuote.ie Super League, with each making it two from two to start the season.
Waterford Wildcats ran out 99-52 winners against the Trinity Meteors, Sarah Hickey once again impressing with 31 points in their victory, while sister Kate was also singled out ofr praise by coach Tommy O'Mahony.
"Delighted with our performance. I thought our attitude and execution was excellent,especially in the first quarter we came out of the blocks very quickly and it set the tempo for the game, Kate Hickey was outstanding on both sides of the floor which laid the foundation for an overall good performance," said O'Mahony.
Irish captain Edel Thornton was Brunell's top scorer, on 21 points, as they defeated University of Galway Mystics 102-64.
Head coach Liam Culloty stated: "Obviously it was a very emotional weekend for the club following the passing of our President Andrew Drumm. Everyone in the club really turned up and I know he would have been so proud of the club today. Performance-wise we were happy. Some of our offence play was very slick, but again we know defensively we need to be better."
DCU Mercy narrowly edged out Ulster University with a 80-72 win at home, Brynley Fitzgerald registered 25 points for the victors. Pyrobel Killester picked up their first win of the season, beating Catalyst Fr. Matthews 81-67. Jiselle Thomas contributed 21 points for the Dublin club.
The fixture between Portlaoise Panthers & Liffey Celtics was postponed due to condensation on the floor.
