UL Eagles pull away from visiting Sligo for home win

LIMERICK, Ireland (Interstat) — UL Eagles used a decisive fourth quarter to beat visiting Sligo 96-65. UL Eagles led 22-22 after the first quarter, then extended its advantage with a 23-20 second quarter and a 24-12 third. The visitors trailed by 15 after three quarters. A 27-11 fourth quarter closed the win. Sligo’s 22-point first quarter kept it close early, but the visitors could not match UL Eagles’ pace after halftime. UL Eagles improved to 4-1 this season, while Sligo fell to 2-3. UL Eagles previously beat Eanna Dublin 120-90 at home, Ballincollig 96-67 at home and St. Vincent’s 117-78 on the road, and lost 85-76 at Limerick Celtics. Sligo previously beat St. Vincent’s 103-95 and UCC Demons 100-88 at home and lost at Limerick Celtics 75-67 and at Killester 74-70. UL Eagles next play UCD Marian, while Sligo next play Belfast Star in upcoming league play.