By John CoughlanHolders Templeogue are out of the Pat Duffy Men’s National Cup after losing 92-103 to Garvey’s Tralee Warriors, in Inchicore. In a pulsating opening quarter, both sides stormed from the tracks, but with American Jordan Evans showing his class, Warriors edged 27-24 ahead. Tralee — inspired by the outstanding Kieran Donaghy in defence — cut through Templeogue and extended their lead to 16 points at the break. Kieran Donaghy, Garvey’s Warriors Tralee, celebrates after scoring a basket late-on during the Hula Hoops Pat Duffy Men’s National Cup clash against Templeogue, at Oblate Hall, Inchicore, Dublin. In the Paudie O’Connor Women’s National Cup, Ambassador UCC Glanmire were pushed all the way by Killester, before prevailing 80-77.

Source: Irish Examiner October 29, 2018 05:48 UTC