Neptune Holds Off Killester in Sunday Road Win

DUBLIN (Interstat) — Neptune defeated Killester 90-84 on Sunday, using a strong fourth quarter to secure the road victory. Killester led 47-38 at halftime after outscoring Neptune 30-19 in the second quarter, but Neptune tied the game at 65 through three quarters. Neptune then outscored Killester 25-19 in the final period. Neptune improved to 3-3 this season, while Killester dropped to 3-3. Neptune scored 19 points in the first quarter and 19 in the second before adding 27 in the third and 25 in the fourth. Killester opened with 17 points in the first quarter, scored 30 in the second, added 18 in the third and finished with 19 in the fourth. The game was tied after three quarters before Neptune pulled away in the fourth. Killester’s late push fell short as Neptune held on for the road result. Neptune will host Belfast Star, while Killester will visit UL Eagles.