DUBLIN (Interstat) — Killester erased a three-point deficit after three quarters and defeated visiting Sligo 74-70 on Saturday. Killester started strong, leading 19-14 after the first quarter and 38-26 at halftime. Sligo responded with a 26-11 third quarter to take a 52-49 lead into the fourth. The home team regained control by outscoring Sligo 25-18 over the final period. Killester scored 19 points in the first quarter, 19 in the second, 11 in the third and 25 in the fourth. Sligo scored 14 in the first, 12 in the second, 26 in the third and 18 in the fourth. Sligo dropped to 0-1. Killester moved to 1-0. Killester will next host UCD Marian, while Sligo will host UCC Demons. Killester then visits St. Vincent’s, while Sligo travels to Limerick Celtics. The visitors remained within striking distance late, but Killester protected its lead down the stretch.