LIMERICK Celtics missed out on promotion to the Domino’s Women’s Super League following their 67-58 defeat to McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles in the Domino’s Women’s Division One final on Saturday at the National Basketball Arena

McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles led from start to finish in this contest and were 22-14 ahead after the opening quarter. Limerick Celtics raced out of the blocks in the second quarter and closed the gap to two points three minutes in, 25-23, following an offensive rebound by Louise Scannell, who picked up eight points in the quarter.

The Eagles would lead 38-30 by the end of the second quarter with a three from the top of the arc from Ciara Brady and a Lanetta Williams layup in the closing stages – either side of a pair of Sabhbh Edwards Murphy free throws for Limerick Celtics

Limerick Celtics got within four points, 42-38, midway through the third quarter following Stephanie McBride basket. McBride was their standout player for Celtics, her two free throws at the end of the quarter saw them trail 51-45. The American would finish with a hugely impressive 27 points and 20 rebounds