BASKETBALL:UCD MARIAN will be looking to make it a third consecutive win in the Nivea For Men's SuperLeague when they welcome a beleaguered UL Eagles outfit tomorrow night.
The students have got their season back on track with back-to-back wins over Belfast Star and Moycullen respectively, while Eagles have claimed just one win from their opening four games.
“The Limerick game this weekend is totally unpredictable because on paper they look like the team with an edge due to the new 6ft 10in Irish player Jason Killeen being available along with their American Johnnie Jefferson,” said UCD head coach Fran Ryan.
“I am surprised at their results and have no doubt there is a lot more in them than demonstrated to date and I just hope they will wait until after this weekend to prove the point.”
The clash will also act as a dress rehearsal for their National Cup clash later this year when holders UCD Marian begin the defence of the crown the won in stunning circumstances last January.
The students will be without Matt Kelly, who has missed the last two games due to a back injury, while UL boast a full-strength squad.
On Saturday, unbeaten DCU Saints welcome a Bord Gais Neptune side eager to return to winning ways after their defeat to 11890 Killester, while winless duo Belfast Star and Moycullen meet in Andersontown.
In the Nivea Women’s SuperLeague, Team Montenotte Cork host Ulster Rockets following their heroics against DCU Mercy.
WEEKEND FIXTURES
Saturday– Men's SuperLeague: DCU Saints v Bord Gáis Neptune, DCU Sports Complex, 7.0; UCD Marian v UL Eagles, UCD Sports Centre, 7.10; Belfast Star v Moycullen, DLS Andersontown, 7.15. Women's SuperLeague: Waterford Wildcats v Meteors, Mercy Gym, 5.0; Oblate Dynamos v Singleton's SuperValue Brunell, Oblate Hall, 7.0; UL v Liffey Celtics, UL Arena, 7.0; Team Montenotte Hotel v Ulster Rockets, Neptune Stadium, 7.0.
Sunday– Women's SuperLeague: DCU Mercy v 11890 Killester, DCU Sports Complex, 3.30.
Monday– Men's SuperLeague: 11890 Killester v Moycullen, IWS, 13.0; DCU Saints V UL Eagles, DCU Sports Complex, 3.30.
