CORK, Ireland (Interstat) — Neptune defeated UCC Demons 98-94 on Friday, securing a home win and improving to 2-2 this season while dropping the visitors to 1-3. UCC Demons had entered after a loss to Belfast Star in its previous outing, while Neptune had won at Ballincollig its last time out. Neptune protected its home court and handed UCC Demons its third loss in four games. UCC Demons remains on one win after opening its campaign with a victory over Eanna Dublin. Neptune’s victory moved the club back to .500. Both teams are scheduled to return to action in their next games, with UCC Demons hosting St. Vincent’s and Neptune hosting Tralee. UCC Demons will then visit Ballincollig, while Neptune travels to Killester. The result gave Neptune a home victory in the teams’ first meeting of the season. UCC Demons will look to rebound in its next outing. Neptune will seek to build on the win and maintain its momentum.