Both U 20 Team and Superleague Team have reached the semi finals of the National Cup on the 15th and 16th January.
The U20 Team will play Wildcats U20 and DCU Mercy Superleague Team play their old rivals Killester in the semi finals at the Neptune Stadium Cork while the U20 TEAM play in the parochial hall. Cork.
Let's go Mercy.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
DCU MERCY "PINK OUT" DAY
On Sunday last DCU Mercy hoasted their "PINK OUT" day for the Marie Keating Foundation in the DCU Sports Arena. DCU Mercy played Black Forge Dynamoes in what proved to be a very one sided affair with DCU Mercy winning by a huge margin of 82 points to 38 points.
What was amazing about the day was the sea of PINK in support of the Marie Keating Foundation with everyone getting into the spirit of the day. We had guests from Castlecomer, Kilkenny who played a challenge game with some of our 13 and 14 year old girls team. We also had young guests from Ballymun who have just started a couple of teams and we hope that they all enjoyed their day and we thank them for their support. We thank all those that provided the PINK cakes and the sandwiches and the ladies who helped serve it all.
We had face painting, raffles and a prize for the best dressed PINK person who the Marie Keating Foundation judged for us. This prize went to 5 year old Anna Martin who attends the Mercy Academy.
As this was DCU Mercy's last league game for the season we would like to thank all our supporters, those that did table officials for us and to Basketball Ireland for their contined support.
We wish the DCU Mercy team the best of luck in the semi-finals of the play-offs when they meet Team Montnette, Glanmire on the weekend of the 19th/20th March.
What was amazing about the day was the sea of PINK in support of the Marie Keating Foundation with everyone getting into the spirit of the day. We had guests from Castlecomer, Kilkenny who played a challenge game with some of our 13 and 14 year old girls team. We also had young guests from Ballymun who have just started a couple of teams and we hope that they all enjoyed their day and we thank them for their support. We thank all those that provided the PINK cakes and the sandwiches and the ladies who helped serve it all.
We had face painting, raffles and a prize for the best dressed PINK person who the Marie Keating Foundation judged for us. This prize went to 5 year old Anna Martin who attends the Mercy Academy.
As this was DCU Mercy's last league game for the season we would like to thank all our supporters, those that did table officials for us and to Basketball Ireland for their contined support.
We wish the DCU Mercy team the best of luck in the semi-finals of the play-offs when they meet Team Montnette, Glanmire on the weekend of the 19th/20th March.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Another win for DCU Mercy! Support Mercy PINK Day on Sunday 27th
Another win for DCU Mercy as they beat 11890 Killester 62 - 48 in what was a spectacular first half perfomance by DCU Mercy who went into the half with a 22 point lead. In the third quarter DCU Mercy gave a poor performance an 11890 Killester came back with some great scores from F.Son and H. Fraser. The fourth quarter proved better for DCU Mercy with some fabulous steals and finishes by Sarah Woods. Top scorers for DCU Mercy were Sarah Woods with 14 points, Suzanne Maguire 12 and Lisa Palmer and Lindsay Peat each with 11 points.
There was great atmosphere at the game with the home team 11890 Killester wearing PINK and the supporters of both team all wearing pink in support of the Marie Keating Foundation.
DCU Mercy will host their own PINK Day on Sunday 27th February in the DCU Sports Arena where they will play Oblate Dynamoes. Tip-off at 3.30pm.
One of our under age teams will play a challenge game against a team from Kilkenny, tip-off is at 1.15pm.
We hope you will come along, wear PINK and support the Marie Keating Foundation.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Friday, February 18, 2011
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
DCU Mercy V's Waterford Wildcats
Another win for DCU Mercy. A tough game, DCU Mercy were down by one going into the last quarter and a fantastic performance from Sarah Woods with numerous steals, rebounds and assists saw her finish this quarter with a total of 15 personal points which kept DCU Mercy in the game. Top scorers for DCU Mercy saw Captain Lindsay Peat finish with 21 points and our National Cup MVP and Basketball Ireland's player of the month for January, Suzanne Maguire finished with a total of 14 points.
Next Saturday 19th Febuary sees us meet our local rivals Killester at the IWA. Come along and support your team.
Sharing our success!
Sarah McGrath, Eimear Lowry (Under 15 Team) Emma Jones
(Under 12 Team) and Sarah Woods
Alannah Hayes (Under 17 Team), Sarah McGrath, Lisa
Palmer, and of course Kirsty Ingle (Under 17 Team)
Monday, February 7, 2011
DCU MERCY V'S GLANMIRE 7.2.11
A week after beating Team Montonette Glanmire in the National Cup, DCU Mercy once again met them to play in their second game of the regular league season. Team Montonette Glanmire were hoping to show that they were better than their performance in the cup game showed. However, DCU Mercy were equally out to prove that they were the well deserved Champions.
It started out well for Glanmire, with an opening 3 pointer from Claire Rockall. But DCU went the other end to reply in kind, however, they failed to finish. Glanmire continued to shoot well with poor finishin from DCU. The fantastic shooting display by Claire Rockall saw Glanmire speed into an early lead. However, the DCU team were not giving up. The quarter ended with Glanmire in the lead by 10. DCU came out in the 2nd quarter ready to prove themselves. Great defence and superb rebounding by Liza Palmer and MVP of the cup win, Suzanne Maguire showed that DCU were not going to be ousted. The half time score was a level game with each team having 28 points.
With the game up for grabs, DCU came out fighting in the 3rd quarter with fabulous performances by all players and spectacular defence DCU scored 21 points to Glanmire's 10. DCU in the lead going into the 4th needed to keep up the tempo.
With the new DJ proving himself with his background NBA style music and with the chants of their supporters DCU didn't take their foot off the pedal. They continued strongly offensively with huge 3 pointers from both Shauna O'Connor and Sarah Woods. With Captain Lindsay Peat in foul trouble, Sarah McGrath proved her worth and continued calling strong offensive plays. Fine performances from Christina Newton and Ailish McLoughlin were too much for Glanmire and DCU ended the game with a 65 to 47 finish.
It started out well for Glanmire, with an opening 3 pointer from Claire Rockall. But DCU went the other end to reply in kind, however, they failed to finish. Glanmire continued to shoot well with poor finishin from DCU. The fantastic shooting display by Claire Rockall saw Glanmire speed into an early lead. However, the DCU team were not giving up. The quarter ended with Glanmire in the lead by 10. DCU came out in the 2nd quarter ready to prove themselves. Great defence and superb rebounding by Liza Palmer and MVP of the cup win, Suzanne Maguire showed that DCU were not going to be ousted. The half time score was a level game with each team having 28 points.
With the game up for grabs, DCU came out fighting in the 3rd quarter with fabulous performances by all players and spectacular defence DCU scored 21 points to Glanmire's 10. DCU in the lead going into the 4th needed to keep up the tempo.
With the new DJ proving himself with his background NBA style music and with the chants of their supporters DCU didn't take their foot off the pedal. They continued strongly offensively with huge 3 pointers from both Shauna O'Connor and Sarah Woods. With Captain Lindsay Peat in foul trouble, Sarah McGrath proved her worth and continued calling strong offensive plays. Fine performances from Christina Newton and Ailish McLoughlin were too much for Glanmire and DCU ended the game with a 65 to 47 finish.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
DCU MERCY NATIONAL CUP CHAMPIONS 2011
Lindsay Peat and Gavin Doyle, Under 14 boys team, Mercy Basketball Club with The National Cup.
At the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on Sunday afternoon 30th January to a maximum capacity crowd saw 2010 cup holders DCU MERCY retain their National Cup Champion title for the second year.
A spectacular display of women's basketball as DCU MERCY once again took on rivals Team Montonette Glanmire.
From the first minute of the game DCU MERCY showed that they were out to win. Lead by captain and Irish International Lindsay Peat the team put on a wonderful perfomance both offensively and defensively. Suzanne Maguire, the veteran of the team, gave a fantastic display both inside the key and from the three point line.
The game got very intense in the 2nd quarter with DCU MERCY loosing a little bit of mometum and Glanmire went into half time one point ahead. The 3rd quarter, always a crucial quarter in any game was up for grabs. Scrappy offense and strong defense on both sides saw lots of chances at each basket but both teams failed to complete. Two huge three pointers from Shauna O'Connor and Suzanne Maguire kept DCU MERCY in the game. This quarter finished with a level score of 34 points each.
From the opening of the last quarter DCU MERCY showed what they were made off. Strong defensive boards saw them take 90% of the rebounds which they converted the other end. A fabulous display by all the players. The final minutes of the game with both teams in foul trouble, saw a frustrated Glanmire side foul to stop the clock, DCU MERCY proved themselves when they sank all their free throws and the score line kept growing.
As the final buzzer went with huge cheers from their supporters the team charged the floor for a victory dance. Suzanne Maguire scooped the MVP award and Lindsay Peat, Captain held the cup aloft.
DCU MERCY wish to thank all their supporters and friends. They would also like to thank DCU for their support throughout the last few years.
Congratulations to all.
Monday, January 17, 2011
National Cup Semi-Final
Another fantastic game from DCU Mercy who beat Killester 66 - 41 in the National Cup Semi-final in the Neptune Stadium, Cork. Top scorers for DCU Mercy were Lindsay Peat 19, Lisa Palmer 17, Suzanne Maguire 14 and Shauna O'Connor 8 points respectively.
DCU Mercy's defense proved too much for Killester throughout the game. DCU Mercy had a very strong 2nd quarter holding Killester to 2 points. DCU Mercy out rebounded Killester 51 to 28 for the game. In the second half DCU Mercy's offensive improved, when they made the extra pass resulting in 9 different players getting on the scoresheet.
DCU Mercy now qualify to play Team Montonette on Sunday 30th January in the National Basketball Arena in Dublin. Your support for this game is needed.
DCU Mercy's defense proved too much for Killester throughout the game. DCU Mercy had a very strong 2nd quarter holding Killester to 2 points. DCU Mercy out rebounded Killester 51 to 28 for the game. In the second half DCU Mercy's offensive improved, when they made the extra pass resulting in 9 different players getting on the scoresheet.
DCU Mercy now qualify to play Team Montonette on Sunday 30th January in the National Basketball Arena in Dublin. Your support for this game is needed.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
UL made it back to back wins over DCU Mercy following a 61-57 success in another dramatic encounter between the two sides.
The Limerick side, who exited the National Cup at the hands of DCU earlier in the season, have re-ignited their league title hopes after consecutive wins over fellow title challengers DCU.
Mercy lead by 10 points midway through the third quarter but UL fought back to trail by just two with Irish international Michelle Fahy on form.
The comeback rejuvenated the UL side but DCU, with Lindsey Peat enjoying one of her best performances of the season, lead 57-56 with less than a minute remaining. However, Natalie Taylor showed her experience by claiming a fantastic three pointer and DCU probably realized it wasn’t going to be their day when Lisa Palmer’s basket popped out. The win was confirmed with the influential Michelle Fahy and Louise Galvin converting free throws.
“It is great to dig out a win in a place like this,” said UL Head Coach James Weldon. “From a confidence point of view, it is a huge win. We are going to have a long month in January after going out in the cup so it was so important we manage to get these types of wins in the league.
“We have to push on from here,” added Weldon. “We were down by 11 in the third quarter but we improved defensively and I thought Michelle (Fahy), Natalie (Taylor) and Rachel (Vanderwal), who was playing her first game this season, was ready for the challenge. Aoife MacDermott had an outstanding third quarter. In fairness to DCU, they were excellent at times and Lindsey Peat caused us a lot of problems.”
Mercy lead by 10 points midway through the third quarter but UL fought back to trail by just two with Irish international Michelle Fahy on form.
The comeback rejuvenated the UL side but DCU, with Lindsey Peat enjoying one of her best performances of the season, lead 57-56 with less than a minute remaining. However, Natalie Taylor showed her experience by claiming a fantastic three pointer and DCU probably realized it wasn’t going to be their day when Lisa Palmer’s basket popped out. The win was confirmed with the influential Michelle Fahy and Louise Galvin converting free throws.
“It is great to dig out a win in a place like this,” said UL Head Coach James Weldon. “From a confidence point of view, it is a huge win. We are going to have a long month in January after going out in the cup so it was so important we manage to get these types of wins in the league.
“We have to push on from here,” added Weldon. “We were down by 11 in the third quarter but we improved defensively and I thought Michelle (Fahy), Natalie (Taylor) and Rachel (Vanderwal), who was playing her first game this season, was ready for the challenge. Aoife MacDermott had an outstanding third quarter. In fairness to DCU, they were excellent at times and Lindsey Peat caused us a lot of problems.”
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