Merry Monk Ballina Triumphs Over Mayo Meteors in Thrilling Basketball Match

Exciting Match Between Team Merry Monk Ballina and Mayo Meteors

The basketball scene in Ireland witnessed a thrilling match between Team Merry Monk Ballina and Mayo Meteors. The game kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Both teams displayed exceptional skills and determination.

First Half Action

The first half of the match saw intense competition. Mayo Meteors started strong, taking an early lead. Conor Birmingham Of Mayo Meteors showed his shooting prowess contributing 5 points in their 15 to 11 lead after the first quarter.

The second period saw a dramatic shift in momentum, led by the exceptional performance of Mark Cunningham. Team Merry Monk dominated the 2nd quarter, with a scoreline of 31-13 in this period.

Second Half Drama

The second half did not disappoint. Mayo Meteors came back with renewed energy. Paul Freeman and Herman Hyle showcased their scoring skills by contributing to 39 of the total 66 pts for the Meteors, but it wasn't to be for them and the Team Merry Monk ran out winners. It was a mixture of veteran experience and young gun energy that won the game for Team Merry Monk, with particularly impressive performances from Ronan Mcgarrity, Peter Papik, Mark Cunningham and Dave Marrey.

Merry Monk Ballina's defense played a crucial role in maintaining their lead. Their strategic plays and teamwork were evident throughout the game.

Top Scorers

Mark Cunningham 18 pts

Ronan O' Malley 18 pts

Ronan McGarrity 15 pts

Looking Ahead

Team Merry Monk's un20 team plays Ballincollig of Cork on Sunday December 1st at 2pm in Ballina sports center and on December 7th, the senior team plays Shannon jets at 7pm, both games will be highly competitive and the team would really be benefited by local support.