Maigh Cuilinn ended their six-game losing streak with a dominant 89–71 win over Team North West in Letterkenny. An explosive 18–0 opening run set the tone as the visitors’ relentless defence took control early. Despite a 42-point performance from North West’s Thomas DiRienzo, Maigh Cuilinn stayed in command throughout, with all twelve players contributing ahead of a crucial home clash with Portlaoise Panthers next weekend.
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Maigh Cuilinn will switch focus from league action to knockout stakes this weekend as they travel to Jordanstown to face Ulster University in the opening round of the National Cup
“We’re hurting because that was one we felt we could and should have won. The effort was excellent and our offence looked much more like ourselves again, but you cannot give up that many second chances at this level. We did so much right for long stretches, but the little details — the small lapses — are costing us. The encouraging thing is we’re close, and the group is fighting. If we keep that effort and sharpen the finishing touches, the results will follow.” – Head Coach Paul O’Brien
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