McEvoys Cavan Eagles are Women’s Division One National Cup champions.
The Cavan club, saw-off iSecure Swords Thunder 86-68 in the final at the National Basketball Arena this afternoon.
Eagles led 21–13 after the first quarter. Lanetta Williams putting seven of her overall 28 on the board in the quarter.
A Rahema Henderson three-pointer extended Eagles lead to 26–17. However, Thunder fought back reducing the lead back to four points at 31–27.
Thunder made it a four point game, 31–27 midway through the second-quarter. Eagles held a 13-point lead at half-time, leading 47–34.
Niamh Tolan’s layup had the Cavan side 53-41 ahead four minutes into the third-quarter. However, Thunder kept in touch, 59-51 with two minutes remaining in the quarter.
Indeed, Eagles held an 11 point lead at three quarter time, 64-53.
Jasmine Walker two-point jump shot got Thunder off on the front foot in the final quarter. This was quickly followed by a Niamh Tolan three pointer, moving Cavan Eagles 69-55 ahead.
Indeed a Ciara Tolan three pointer in the closing stages, helped the Cavan side secure the title.
The final score 86-68 in favour of McEvoys Cavan Eagles, adding their club to the roll of honour for the Women’s Division One National Cup for the very first time.
“We’re delighted, we’ve been knocking on the door for a few seasons now, this year we were trying to break the “cup curse” and push on so we’re just delighted to get over the line.” 🗣️
Niamh Tolan on her side's win against iSecure Swords Thunder today 👇#BINationalCup pic.twitter.com/S3PWKpg50D
— Basketball Ireland (@BballIrl) January 18, 2025
