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Brunell score 100 against Fr Mathews to win Paudie O’Connor National Cup

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell won the club’s first InsureMyHouse.ie Paudie O’Connor National Cup title, defeating fellow-Cork side Catalyst Fr. Mathews 100-84. Captain Edel Thornton was awarded the MVP with 18 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and five turnovers, but there were multiple standout performers for the victors, including American Jayla Johnson, 28 points and 10 rebounds, and Lauren Homan, 23 …

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Killester still in fight for Super League title after 81-78 win over Liffey Celtics

Pyrobel Killester ensured they remain well in contention for this season’s MissQuote.ie Super League crown after they dug out an 81-78 home victory over fellow contenders FloMAX Liffey Celtics on Saturday. Both sides were looking to bounce back swiftly from their InsureMyHouse.ie Paudie O’Connor National Cup elimination the previous week and it was the Claire Melia-inspired Dubliners who returned to …

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Brunell, Fr. Mathews book slots in Paudie O’Connor Cup final

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell defeated defending InsureMyHouse.ie Paudie O’Connor Cup champions Pyrobel Killester 92-78, to reach their first Cup final since 2019. It will be a Cork derby in the decider, with Catalyst Fr. Mathews reaching their first ever Paudie O’Connor Cup final following a 71-67 win over FloMAX Liffey Celtics.   In the first semi-final at Neptune Stadium, Catalyst …

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Brunell remain at top of MissQuote.ie Super League after 85-84 win over Fr Mathews

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell Head Coach, Liam Culloty hailed the resilience of his side as they clinched a thrilling 85-84 comeback win over Fr Mathews to remain top of the MissQuote.ie Super League. Shannon Brady and Ariel Johnson proved quite a handful for Brunell under the posts in Saturday’s Cork derby in Fr Mathews Arena, mopping up a total of …

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Ireland Squad Finalised For FIBA Women’s EuroBasket Qualifier Against Top Ranked France

Ireland head coach James Weldon could hand FIBA Women’s EuroBasket debuts to three players when France visits the National Basketball Arena for the opening game of their qualifying campaign, live on TG4 this Sunday. Guards Jessica Scannell and Kate Hickey, along with forward Lauryn Homan are included in his final 12-women squad. It's officially @EuroBasketWomen gameweek 😁 Tickets remain available …

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Brunell and Liffey Celtics remain unbeaten in MissQuote.ie Super League

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell remain top of the MissQuote.ie Super League, thanks to an 86-36 road win at newly promoted Portlaoise Panthers. Jayla Nacole Johnson was the top scorer in the game with 20 points and Kyaja Victoria Williams had 17 points and 11 rebounds, while in-form Ireland captain Edel Thornton racked up 15 points and eight rebounds. Head coach …

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Waterford Wildcats off to winning start in MissQuote.ie Super League

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 …

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Ireland stage dramatic comeback to win friendly with Austria 73-67

Ireland’s women secured a dramatic 73-67 friendly win over Austria, following a 4th quarter comeback, having trailed for the majority of the contest at the National Basketball Arena on Saturday. Bridget Herlihy excelled for James Weldon’s side, with 29 points and 11 rebounds, while captain Edel Thornton and Sorcha Tiernan also played key roles in the victory, scoring 14 points apiece. …

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The Address UCC Glanmire are back-to-back MissQuote.ie Super League Champions

The Address UCC Glanmire have been crowned MissQuote.ie Super League champions for the second year in succession. Mark Scannell’s side continued an incredible regular season run by beating Ulster University 90-67 to ensure the trophy remains on Leeside.   Khiarica Rasheed and Brittany Byrd stamped their class on the occasion by combining for 42 points, including 7 of the opening …

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The Address UCC Glanmire Now One Win Away from Super League Title

The Address UCC Glanmire survived a final quarter comeback to extend their lead to nine points at the top of the MissQuote.ie Super League, following an 89-86 Cork derby win over i3PT Fr.Mathews. Mark Scannell’s side are now one win away from retaining their crown after second-placed Trinity Meteors fell to a one-point loss on the road against Waterford Wildcats. …

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