DUBLIN (Interstat) — Visiting Ballincollig defeated Killester 84-79 on Monday, closing with a strong fourth quarter to secure the win. Ballincollig led 23-21 after the first quarter, but Killester moved ahead 43-41 at halftime after a 22-18 second period. Killester’s second-quarter surge turned a two-point deficit into a two-point lead. Ballincollig regained a 60-59 edge after outscoring Killester 19-16 in the third quarter. Killester scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, but Ballincollig answered with 24 to seal the result. The visitors trailed at halftime but controlled the second half, outscoring Killester 43-36 after the break. The home side fell despite a strong second quarter and a two-point halftime advantage. The contest stayed close. Ballincollig improved to 3-2 this season. Killester dropped to 3-2. Ballincollig had beaten Eanna Dublin 104-79 in its previous game, while Killester had lost 68-65 at Tralee. Ballincollig will host UCC Demons next, while Killester will host Neptune.