BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Interstat) — Belfast Star defeated St. Vincent’s 108-88 on Saturday, using a strong home performance to secure its first win of the season. Belfast Star improved to 1-1, while St. Vincent’s dropped to 0-2. The hosts controlled much of the contest, building separation with efficient scoring and steady defense. St. Vincent’s remained competitive in stretches but could not match Belfast Star’s pace down the stretch. Belfast Star’s balanced attack kept the visitors on their heels, and the home side pulled away as the game progressed. St. Vincent’s will look to regroup when it hosts Killester next, while Belfast Star will aim to build on the result when it visits UCC Demons. Both teams continue their schedules later in the month, with Belfast Star also set to face UCD Marian and Eanna Dublin, and St. Vincent’s preparing for road games at Sligo and UCC Demons. The win gave Belfast Star a split of its early fixtures after a season-opening road loss, and St. Vincent’s remains in search of its first victory following two defeats.