The Ireland Under 18 men’s team continued their unbeaten streak at the FIBA Under 18 European Championship Division C with an 80-71 point win over Monaco.
Limerick Lions and Crescent College Comprehensive star Nate Moore was clutch when it mattered as he hit two big three pointers in a row to help Ireland maintain their lead in the tie.
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David Murray was one of the stand-out stars for the Irish, with 32 points for the Irish to help see them home a third win on the bounce.
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Galway man Paul Kelly who hit 14 points in the game gives his thoughts on the win below:
WATCH: Paul Kelly reacts to his side’s win over Monaco today #FIBAU18Europe #GreenShoots pic.twitter.com/4Ud6N7UGxi
— Basketball Ireland (@BballIrl) July 24, 2018
Ireland have a rest day today (Wednesday) with games continuing for them on Thursday when they face Moldova at 1.30pm Irish time.
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IRELAND: Paul Kelly (14), Jay Kavanagh (5), Nathan Moore (9), James Connaire, Cillian O’Driscoll (3), David Murray (32), Eoin McCann (1), Darragh O’Sullivan (12), Oisin Rice (3), Conor Liston (1), Matt Harper, Eoin Nelson.