Men's Super League: Garvey's Tralee Warriors extend winning streak

05.03.2023 - 22:03 rte.ie

Defending InsureMyVan.ie Super League champions Garvey's Tralee Warriors picked up their seventh win in a row to remain in the hunt for place in the end-of-season playoffs.The Kerry club, Emporium Cork Basketball and Energywise Ireland Neptune remain in a three-way battle for the two remaining playoff spots in the North Conference.Tralee won 88-70 at UCD Marian, where they trailed 40-35 at half-time, but a strong third quarter saw John Dowling’s side outscore their hosts 31-11 to help propel them to another victory.Tralee host Energywise Ireland Neptune in their final regular season game of the season.

A win for either side will secure a playoff berth, as both are poised on 11-7 records, following Neptune’s 94-63 defeat against Griffith College Templeogue.It was a mixed weekend for Emporium Cork Basketball, who lost 86-83 at DBS Éanna on Saturday but picked up a vital 93-86 win at Killester on Sunday to keep them in the playoff shake-up.Keelan Cairns (25) John Dawson (24) led their offence for the Cork club, while Paul Dick was potent at the basket for Killester, on 32 points.EJ Sligo All-Stars are into the InsureMyVan.ie Super League playoffs courtesy of a hard-fought 89-83 win over Moycullen.

Christian Williams and Tom Child scored 33 and 29 points respectively for the home team.Grant Olsson racked up a game-high 37 points for Moycullen, who suffered a blow to their hopes of avoiding the end-of-season relegation playoff with news that South Conference rivals Flexachem KCYMS picked up an 89-78 road win at Killester.In-form UCC Demons made it ten InsureMyVan.ie Super League wins in a row on Sunday, defeating Belfast Star 110-104, which was a third loss in a row for Adrian Fulton's side.

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