WIT Waterford Wildcats head coach Tommy O’Mahony says upcoming opponents Killester will be “extremely tough”. The MissQuote.ie Super League leaders haven’t lost since their season opener and are on a seven-game unbeaten league and cup run, ahead of their trip to the IWA on Saturday.
“This weekend we face an extremely tough side in the shape of Killester, they have shown through their results that they will be hard to beat. They are extremely talented in all areas of the court, which makes for a really tough match-up for any team. We will have to play exceptionally well to be in with a shout on Saturday night.”
Killester head coach Karl Kilbride outlined the challenge at hand for his side. “We’ve got a really tough task this weekend. Wildcats are on a seven-game winning streak and are coming here looking to extend it to eight. They’re perhaps one of the deepest and well-coached teams in the league. They have a brilliant mix of experience with some incredibly talented underage internationals coming through. They can hurt you from inside and out and are absolutely lethal in transition. Anything less than our absolute best, won’t be enough to get us a result.
“While we’ve been scoring the ball quite well, we’ve been incredibly disappointed with our defensive performances lately, particularly at home. After a good couple of weeks in practice, we’re hoping to turn that around this weekend.”
Defending MissQuote.ie Super League champions DCU Mercy are one of three teams with 5-2 records just behind WIT Waterford Wildcats. Next up is Fr. Mathews (1-6), there were contrasting Cup fortunes for the two sides last weekend, with DCU Mercy beating Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics, while Fr. Mathews were eliminated by WIT Waterford Wildcats.
Throw in this Saturday at the IWA Hall in Clontarf is at five o clock.
While the Wildcats make the trip to Dublin, the Vikings will be hosting Killarney Cougars in the WIT College Hall. The men's side have not enjoyed the same level of success as the Wildcats this season, with Dean Kavanagh's team sitting bottom of the table after four games. Their game is underway from seven o clock on Saturday.
On Sunday, the Wildcats U20 Squad will be facing Ulster University Tigers at home in the Quarter Final of the InsureMyHouse.ie National U20 Cup.
Venue: Mercy Sports Hall. Tip-off 3 o clock.
