Éanna move three clear at the top

DBS Éanna overcame Belfast Star 75-67 to move three points clear at the top of the InsureMyVan.ie Super League North Conference, as the top two collided at Coláiste Éanna.

Josh Wilson and Romonn Nelson scored 17 and 16 points respectively for DBS Éanna, but their victory came at a cost, with both Sean Jenkins and Scott Kinevane picking up injuries ahead of next week’s InsureMyHouse.ie National Cup semi-final with Emporium Cork Basketball.

Head coach Darren McGovern said: “The guys delivered a fantastic second half.

We held Star to only 22 points, which was the catalyst for the win. Some massive 3’s finally dropped for us, which gave us the energy to get over the win, but we are now anxiously waiting on Sean (Jenkins) and Scott’s (Kinevane) injuries report, which does not look good for us.”

Elsewhere, Griffith College Templeogue edged a thriller at Mercy Sligo, defeating EJ Sligo All-Stars 86-85. Luke Thompson’s jump shot with seven seconds remaining sealed the victory, to bring his personal tally to 23.

Griffith College Templeogue head coach Mark Keenan stated: “Absolutely delighted to get the win against Sligo. The guys were absolutely brilliant and I couldn’t be happier for them.”

Meanwhile, in Division 1 leaders, McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles claimed a dramatic 51-50 win over Griffith College Templegoue, thanks Alarie Mayze’s driving layup with 1.4 seconds to go. Mayze finished with 15 points.

Griffith College Templeogue had led for much of the game and Camila Casanueva missed two free throw attempts for the Dublin club when they led 50-49 with 21 seconds to go.

Abbey Seals Dublin Lions defeated Swords Thunder 85-65 in a Dublin derby. Amelia Motz top scored for the victors on 22, backed up by Emily Smyth (16). Peggy Black put in a big performance for Swords Thunder, notching up 27 points.