University of Galway Mystics hit the road this Saturday to take on Limerick Huskies as they aim to build on their first win of the season last weekend.
Mystics claimed their first win of the season last Sunday, holding off a determined Clunetech Kilkenny Stars in a dramatic 75-73 victory at Kingfisher University of Galway.
Mystics made a strong start, taking the opening quarter 25-15. Bella Quinn led the scoring for Mystics with eight points, while Ava Coogan, Caoimhe Timmons and Tykara Harrison contributed four points each for Kilkenny Stars. The second quarter was evenly contested, with both teams scoring 16 to leave Mystics ahead at half-time.
Kilkenny Stars mounted an impressive third-quarter comeback, overturning Mystics' early advantage with a 7-0 run to move ahead 42-40. Mystics responded with a run of their own, but Kilkenny Stars took the quarter 21-11 to leave the sides level at 52-52 heading into the final period.
The sides traded scores in a tense final quarter, with Kilkenny moving into a 64-58 lead at one point. Caoimhe Timmons continued her impressive scoring form with 10 points, while Georgia Munnelly contributed seven for Mystics, including four crucial free throws.
In a thrilling finish, Kelly Bracken scored to put Mystics back in front with just six seconds to spare, and they held on to seal a 75-73 victory.
Demetra Yennari led Mystics with 19 points, followed by Karolina Gierszal with 11. Kelly Bracken and Bella Quinn added 10 points each. Caoimhe Timmons was Kilkenny's leading scorer with an outstanding 27 points, while Aoibhin Dunphy contributed 17 and Tykara Harrison 12.
Tip-off on is at 4.30pm, with the game available to view live on BITV.
