Belfast Star Pulls Away From Eanna Dublin in Road Win

DUBLIN (Interstat) — Belfast Star defeated Eanna Dublin 101-87 on Sunday, pulling away with a strong second half on the road. Belfast scored 21 points in the first quarter, 14 in the second and 29 in the third before adding 37 in the fourth. Eanna Dublin scored 20 in the first, 24 in the second and 15 in the third, and finished with 28 in the fourth. Belfast Star held a 64-59 lead through three quarters before its fourth-quarter run sealed the result. Belfast Star improved to 4-1 this season, while Eanna Dublin dropped to 1-4. Belfast Star previously beat UCD Marian 81-73 and won at UCC Demons 85-74. Eanna Dublin previously lost to Ballincollig 104-79 and fell at UL Eagles 120-90. Belfast Star next hosts Sligo, while Eanna Dublin next plays at St. Vincent’s. Eanna Dublin could not close the gap down the stretch.