Limerick Super League basketball fixtures set for Saturday

Two Men’s Super League basketball games are scheduled in Limerick on Saturday.

The Limerick Celtics will face UCC Demons at Crescent College at 7 pm, after the Celtics secured a decisive win over Garvey’s Tralee Warriors in round six, moving ahead of the Limerick Eagles in the standings. Celtics forward Tiras Morton, the October Player of the Month, leads the league in rebounds (73), assists (37) and steals (23).

UCC Demons are led in scoring by Asanti Price, who has amassed 132 points this season and recorded five games of 20 points or more.

Later, the Limerick Eagles will take on Killester at St Munchin’s College, also at 7 pm. The Eagles, coached by Niall McDermott, have started the Super League strongly, with Alex Carlisle third in the league for points, Tobias Christensen second for assists and Darragh Horkan third for steals.

Killester head coach Mike Olson praised the Eagles, noting their cohesion, scoring across all five positions and a tough defensive zone.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: Piotr Arnoldes / Pexels.