Dundalk IT 70- Blanchardstown IT 60

DkIT basketball won their second game in succession on home court on Wednesday thanks to a great team performance led by star player Kevin Lacey. DkIT started the game strong with big baskets coming from Lacey and Chinese guard Kevin. Hustle on the defensive end caused panic in the Blanchardstown attack which meant DkIT took the lead by six at the end of the first quarter. Big three pointers from Adam O Maolagain and Lacey moved DkIT further in front. The front court of Karpinski, Henry and Karl got some great rebounds that helped set up the offensive attacks. At half time the home lads had a lead of 30-23. Though they knew themselves that it
should be more and the game was not out of reach from the Blanchardstown IT team.
The beginning of the third quarter was difficult for the DkIT lads as Eanna Rusthe hit two big three pointers. Coach Darren McGovern was sure that the lads would weather the storm though called a time out just to settle the team and set up a new strategy. The lads seemed to listen and came out storming and was up eight going into the final quarter.
DkIT star Kevin Lacey managed to use his international experience to keep his team in a winning position in crunch time of the game. Some great plays set up for some great scores and the home lads managed to win 70-60. Another great win and now hopefully the team can carry the momentum through to the new year.
Top Scorers: Kevin Lacey 32
Mathieu Rouart 13
Ning Xie (Kevin) 7

Dundalk IT 57- Tallaght IT 42

DKIT and Tallaght IT squared of in DKIT's first league game of the season. Both teams came out strong in the first quarter but it was quite a low scoring quarter with DKIT ahead by 5. By the end of the second quarter with strong defence and good offensive plays by Kev Lacey and Mathieu Rouart as well as fantastic boards by Mateusz Karpinsky DKIT began to pull ahead and were up by 9.
Tallaght never really got back in to the game and Dundalk continued in the second half to push the advantage. The man to man defence on Kev Lacey wasn't working for the Tallaght lads and they were completely out matched on the boards as Mateusz continued to crash the boards and dominate the rebounds.
In the last 5 minutes of the fourth quarter Tallaght decided to give some of their new players a run and DKIT coach Darren decided to do the same. The DKIT bench managed to contain the Tallaght players and sailed to a 15 point win.
A great beginning to the season and the first time in 3 years that DKIT have beaten Tallaght in the league and I believe the first time in 5/6 years that DKIT have won their first game of the season.
So with cautious optimism I look forward to the rest of the season.

Dundalk IT 50- Dundalk Ravens 51

The season opened today with the now traditional game between Dundalk Ravens U18 men's and the DKIT squad. Both teams started off well with Ravens leading at the half by 9. Good play from Kevin Lacey Mateusz Karpinski and Mathieu Rouart kept DKIT in with a shout.
With good work in the third quarter DKIT finished ahead by 9 points going into the final quarter.
Some sloppy play by DKIT and good team work from the Ravens brought the lead down to 3 with a minute to go. The ravens got a fast break and made it a one point game with 30 seconds to go. DKIT failed to make the most of their offence and Ravens were again off on a fast break with seconds going down. Just as the buzzer went Irish international Aaron Lawless made a two point jump shot.
The victory by one point was sealed. This year the bragging rights go to the Dundalk Ravens.

09/10 season

Well this year looks set to be an interesting one with more games and a better team then last year. This year we will have the surgeons Tallaght and Maynooth as before and the additions of Letterkenny and Blanchardstown. More games and more travelling. Hopefully it goes better then last year did but time will tell.
We once again have Darren McGovern as coach and Adam O'Maolagain, Kevin Lacey, Matheus, Henry and Neo from last years squad. There are some new additions with Edward, Kobe, Liam, Lex and Alex as well as some other players whose names currently escape me at the moment.
The team is looking a lot stronger with a new point guard but time will tell to see how well it gels.
First game I think is next week so expect an update after training next week hopefully and details on the game.