Limerick Eagles retained their top spot in the Domino’s Men’s Super League following a dominant 96-65 victory over EJ Sligo All-Stars, while Killester claimed their first win of the Domino’s Women’s Super League season by defeating Midlands Park Portlaoise Panthers 81-40.
Fantasy & Market Impact
- Alex Carlisle’s Stock Rising: Sizzling with his third 30-point performance of the season, Carlisle remains an elite fantasy backcourt asset for managers tracking the Men’s Super League.
- Registering his first double-double of the season with ten points and 13 rebounds, Tobias Christensen claims his value as a frontcourt rebounder.
Limerick Eagles Extend Lead as Sligo Struggles from Deep
Limerick Eagles maintained their position at the summit of the Domino’s Men’s Super League table with a commanding win against EJ Sligo All-Stars. The league leaders established control early, storming to a 27-11 lead by the end of the first quarter. They maintained that 16-point cushion through to the intermission.
Despite a spirited 20-point third quarter from the Connacht visitors, Limerick accelerated down the stretch, stretching the gap to 33 points in the final minute. Alex Carlisle delivered another masterclass with his third 30-point outing of the campaign. Meanwhile, Tobias Christensen secured his maiden double-double of the season with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Liam Murphy led the Sligo scoreboard with 17 points, but the visitors endured a tough shooting night. Sligo converted just 34% of their two-point attempts and a paltry 21% from beyond the arc.
Belfast Star Defeats Griffith College Éanna
Belfast Star closed the gap on the league leaders by defeating Griffith College Éanna 101-87 in Sunday’s second fixture. Belfast erupted for 37 points in the opening frame against Éanna’s 28. Though Éanna clawed back to level the score at 72-72 heading into the fourth, Belfast responded with an aggressive final-period run.
Elsewhere, Garvey’s Tralee Warriors edged Energywise Ireland Neptune 105-101 in a high-scoring Cork thriller. Tralee built an eight-point lead after the first quarter and extended that margin to 20 points by the third. Adam Drummond led a furious Neptune comeback in the final period, outscoring Tralee 34-25, but the early deficit proved too steep to overcome.
Defending Champions Hold Firm as Killester Break Their Duck
Men’s Super League holders Ballincollig secured their second victory by holding off Killester 84-79. Adrian O’Sullivan and AJ Williams combined for 27 points in the first half alone to establish a six-point advantage for the champions. Killester fought back to level the score early in the fourth quarter before Ballincollig reeled off six unanswered points to seal the outcome.
In the Women’s Super League, Killester finally broke through for their maiden victory of the season, dismantling Midlands Park Portlaoise Panthers 81-40. After holding a slim five-point edge after ten minutes, Killester put together a blistering scoring run to surge 42-18 ahead at halftime, cruising through the second half.
| Fixture | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Super League | Limerick Eagles | 96-65 | EJ Sligo All-Stars |
| Men’s Super League | Belfast Star | 101-87 | Griffith College Éanna |
| Men’s Super League | Ballincollig | 84-79 | Killester |
| Women’s Super League | Killester | 81-40 | Portlaoise Panthers |
Meanwhile, VSC Cavan Eagles climbed to second in the women’s standings following an 82-73 victory over newly promoted Limerick Celtics, fueled by Kilah Frellon’s massive 25-rebound and 17-point performance.
