TRALEE, Ireland (Interstat) — Tralee defeated visiting Killester 68-65 on Saturday in a closely contested basketball game. The home side led late and made enough plays down the stretch to protect its advantage. Killester stayed within reach throughout and had chances in the final minutes but could not complete the comeback. Tralee improved to 2-2 this season, while Killester fell to 3-1. Killester had won its first three games, including a road victory at St. Vincent’s and home wins over UCD Marian and Sligo. Tralee had lost its previous two games at UCD Marian and Eanna Dublin after opening the season with a home win over Belfast Star. The contest was tight from the opening tip, with neither team able to build a comfortable cushion. Tralee’s late execution at both ends proved decisive as Killester’s final possessions came up short. Tralee protected the ball and converted key free throws in the closing stretch, while Killester’s last attempts narrowly missed.