UCC Glanmire recovered from a slow start, to claim a nine point win over McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles.
Ealges had led by 12 in the closing stages of the opening quarter. However, the Cork side came back to secure a 94-85 win over McEvoy's Cavan Eagles on Sunday.
It moves Mark Scannell's side to a 6-3 record. Viane Cumber and Jewel Watkings had 29 and 27 points respectively for the victors.
Killester held firmly onto their place at the summit of the Domino’s Women’s Super League following an 82-63 triumph over SETU Waterford Wildcats.
Killester move to 8-1 for the season. There are four teams trailing in their wake on 6-3 records; UCC Glanmire, Trinity Meteors, Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell and Utility Trust St. Paul's Killarney.
The victory means Killester now have a two-win gap from their nearest chasers in the table.
Ireland captain Edel Thornton scored 31 points, but it wasn’t enough for Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell.
Cork side, Utility Trust St. Paul's Killarney caught up with in the table with a 73-67 win.
The loss for Brunell has the sides locked together, fighting for second at 6-3 records.
It doesn't get easier for either side, as they both face fellow playoff contenders, with Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell hosting UCC Glanmire, and Utility Trust St. Paul's welcoming SETU Waterford Wildcats.
Fr. Matthews remain bottom of the table
Trinity Meteors joined both Brunell and Killarney on 6-3 for the season after they beat Midlands Park Portlaoise Panthers 71-60 on Saturday night.
After a difficult start to the season, FloMAX Liffey Celtics appear to have found their groove with a 94-80 victory over a winless Catalyst Fr. Mathews.
It is a third consecutive league victory for Liffey Celtics and brings them to a 4-4 record after starting the season 1-4.
The loss for Fr. Mathews means they are now 0-9 for the season and sit at the foot of the table.
