Slam dunk for Limerick sides in Domino's Super League and Division One basketball action

THERE were wins for all four Limerick sides in Domino's Super League and Division One action last weekend.

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The Limerick Celtics Men's side got back to winning ways with a 114-103 victory over EJ Sligo All-Stars at Crescent College.

A 39-point first quarter put Celtics well on their way to a fifth win of the season behind the league leader in scoring in AJ Williams. Williams had 32 points along with 12 assists with him hitting four of his own three’s on an astounding 41 efficiency.

Celtics had a further five players in double digits, with Finn Hughes scoring 18, newest acquisition Tony Hauser getting 18 and then Ruairi Cronin, Abdul Wurie and Philip Kearney also in double digits. John Carroll managed to score 31 for Sligo along with 25 for RJ Etyle-Rock.

Celtics offence managed to find a new level at the right time as we approach the final stretch for a playoff push. Celtics now sit in eighth alone with a record of 5-8. Sligo are now a game behind at 4-9 as they sit in ninth position in the table.

Next up for the Celtics is a Munster derby against Garvey's Tralee Warriors at the MTU Arena in two weeks' time.

The Limerick Celtics Women's side moved up to third in the table after Jordan Hehir's side recorded a 99-61 win over Cleveland Rockets at Crescent College.

The Rockets had been on a seven match winning run but that was put to an end by a stellar Celtics performance on Saturday. 

Sydney Richards scored 22 points, Sabhbh Edwards Murphy scored 18 points, Louise Scannell hit six 3 pointers and Laura Buckley was in fine form coming off the bench.

Next up for the Celtics is a home tie at Crescent College against University of Galway Mystics in two weeks time.

The Limerick Sport Eagles continued their fine form in Division One with a resounding 40-point win over Tipp Talons at St Munchins College. 

Niall McDermott's side ran out 91-51 winners on the day, a result that keeps the Eagles fighting at the top of the table, thre points adrift of table toppers Dublin Lions.

Next up for the Eagles is a a home tie against the Carrick Cruisers at UL Arena in a fortnight's time. 

The Limerick Sport Huskies remain top of the pile in the Domino's Division One table after Patrick O'Regan's side recorded an emphatic 70-34 win over Clunetech Kilkenny Stars at O'Loughlin Gaels.

The win keeps the Huskies top of the table on 24 points, level with Cleveland Rockets, who they face next at the LETT'S in two weeks' time.