DUBLIN (Interstat) — Limerick Celtics used a strong start and steady offense to beat UCD Marian 98-79 on Monday, giving the visiting side a road win. Limerick led 27-26 after the first quarter, 51-48 at halftime and 74-62 through three quarters before closing out the game. The Celtics improved to 4-1 this season, while UCD Marian dropped to 2-3. Limerick’s offense produced 27 points in the opening quarter, 24 in the second and 23 in the third. UCD Marian scored 26 in the first, 22 in the second and 14 in the third. Limerick Celtics next play at Tralee. UCD Marian will host UL Eagles. The result marked Limerick’s fourth win in five games and UCD Marian’s third loss in five. Limerick’s previous results include wins over UL Eagles, Sligo and Neptune and a loss to Ballincollig. UCD Marian has beaten Tralee and Neptune and lost to Belfast Star, Killester and Limerick Celtics. The Celtics controlled the second half to secure the road victory.