LIMERICK, Ireland (Interstat) — Sligo will visit UL Eagles on Sunday in a basketball matchup that pits a Sligo side seeking consistency against a UL Eagles team that has won three of its first four games.

Sligo enters at 2-2 after a 103-95 home win over St. Vincent’s in its most recent game. That result followed a 75-67 road loss at Limerick Celtics, a 100-88 home win over UCC Demons and a 74-70 road loss at Killester. Sligo has scored at least 100 points in two of its four games and has lost both of its road contests by single digits. The visitors will need to handle UL Eagles’ pace and limit turnovers to stay within striking distance. Sligo will also look to build on its most recent offensive showing after reaching 103 points against St. Vincent’s. A win would move Sligo to 3-2.

UL Eagles are 3-1 after an 85-76 road loss at Limerick Celtics in their most recent outing. Before that defeat, UL Eagles posted a 120-90 home win over Eanna Dublin, a 96-67 home win over Ballincollig and a 117-78 road win at St. Vincent’s. The home side has been productive offensively, topping 100 points in three victories. UL Eagles have been strong at home, and their only loss came away from home against a Limerick Celtics team that also defeated Sligo. UL Eagles will try to re-establish their scoring rhythm after being held to 76 points in their latest game. A victory would improve UL Eagles to 4-1.

Sligo’s latest result was a 103-95 home win over St. Vincent’s, while UL Eagles earned a 117-78 road win over St. Vincent’s earlier this season. Sligo will try to slow the tempo and turn the game into a half-court contest. UL Eagles will aim to use scoring depth and home-court advantage to control the pace. The meeting offers Sligo a chance to move above .500 and gives UL Eagles an opportunity to protect their strong start.

UL Eagles will host Killester in their next game, while Sligo will travel to Belfast Star. Both teams also have a busy stretch ahead, with UL Eagles scheduled to face UCD Marian, UCC Demons, Neptune, Tralee, Belfast Star, Limerick Celtics, Eanna Dublin, Ballincollig and UCC Demons. Sligo’s upcoming slate includes Belfast Star, Tralee, UCD Marian, Eanna Dublin, Ballincollig, Neptune, St. Vincent’s, Limerick Celtics, UCC Demons and UCD Marian. The focus remains on Sunday, when UL Eagles will try to protect home court and Sligo will seek a signature road result.

Interstat’s game simulator projects UL Eagles to win 95-70. Interstat’s ELO system gives UL Eagles a 73.5% probability of victory.