TRALEE, Ireland (Interstat) — Tralee defeated visiting Belfast Star 82-73 on Saturday. The home team led 23-12 after the first quarter and stretched its advantage to 51-17 by halftime. Tralee took a 69-42 lead into the fourth quarter. Belfast Star answered with 31 points in the final period, while Tralee scored 13, but the comeback fell short. Belfast Star scored 12 points in the first quarter, 5 in the second and 25 in the third. Tralee scored 23 in the first, 28 in the second and 18 in the third. Belfast Star outscored Tralee 56-31 in the second half. Belfast Star scored 31 points in the fourth quarter, its highest total of any quarter. Tralee scored 28 points in the second quarter, its highest total of any quarter. Tralee improved to 1-0. Belfast Star dropped to 0-1. Tralee will next travel to Eanna Dublin. Belfast Star will next host St. Vincent’s.