Limerick Eagles maintain their top spot in the Domino’s Men’s Super League despite an 85-76 defeat to Limerick Celtics in their local derby at the UL Area
The win for the Celtics gives them bragging rights after a nine-point margin against an Eagles side that had been unbeaten to that point.
Celtics began the game with seven unanswered points before the Eagles finally got on the board. The second half scoring blitz from the Celtics gave them a 16-point headstart for the second half but it was Eagles who narrowed the deficit to nine points before the final quarter.
The sides traded score for score in the fourth period, before Limerick Celtics ultimately won 85-76.
Peter Turay collected his third double-double of the season, with 23 points and 18 rebounds, while Tiras Morton racked up 15 points and 14 rebounds.
Irishman Ryan Leonard ended the game on a season-high 16 points, while also getting six assists, as Aaron Rhooms topped the Eagles scoreboard with 30 points.
Photographer Brendan Gleeson was on hand to capture all the colour and action of the occasion at UL Arena.
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13. Holly Leahy and Martina Meak watching Limerick Celtics v Limerick Eagles
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14. Harry Coyne and Mike Cregan watching Limerick Celtics v Limerick Eagles
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15. Amy and Jane Shanahan with Cecily O'Grady watching Limerick Celtics v Limerick Eagles
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