DUBLIN (Interstat) — UCD Marian defeated UL Eagles 90-77 on Saturday, using a fast start and a steady finish to secure the home win. UCD Marian led 27-14 after the first quarter and took a 50-46 advantage into halftime despite UL Eagles scoring 32 points in the second quarter. The home side pushed its lead to 73-57 through three quarters, then closed out the game with 17 points in the fourth. UL Eagles scored 20 in the final quarter but could not close the gap after managing 11 points in the third. UCD Marian improved to 3-3 this season, while UL Eagles fell to 4-2. UL Eagles had entered after a 96-65 home win over Sligo, while UCD Marian was coming off a 98-79 loss to Limerick Celtics. UCD Marian next visits Eanna Dublin, while UL Eagles host Killester. UL Eagles will then visit UCC Demons, and UCD Marian will host Sligo.