Killester Holds Off St. Vincent’s for Road Victory

DUBLIN (Interstat) — Killester held off St. Vincent’s 91-89 on Saturday, overcoming a late push on the road. Killester opened with 23 points in the first quarter, added 18 in the second and 26 in the third before closing with 24 in the fourth. St. Vincent’s scored 23 in the first, 21 in the second and 29 in the third, then finished with 16 in the fourth. After a tied first quarter, St. Vincent’s took a 44-41 lead into halftime. The home team extended its advantage to 73-67 through three quarters before Killester rallied. Killester improved to 3-0 this season, while St. Vincent’s dropped to 0-3. The victory kept Killester unbeaten and left St. Vincent’s still seeking its first win. Killester previously beat UCD Marian 85-65 and Sligo 74-70. St. Vincent’s previously lost to Belfast Star 108-88 and UL Eagles 117-78. Killester next visits Tralee, while St. Vincent’s next visits Sligo.