UCD 2012 Varsity Team

Thank you to everyone who turned up to the trials and congratulations to those who made the team and hard luck to those who failed to make the team this year.

Luke McCrone

Dan James

Conor James

Cathal Finn

Michael Higgins

Breandain O'Rian

Patrick Young

Elliot

Enda Walsh

Shane Egan

Stephen Fitzsimmons

Colm Lakes

UCD Marian Just Fall Short to American School Stony Brook University 76-65

 

Stony Brook University were able to get the better of UCD Marian in front of a large crowd in UCD. It was the first game for Marian for a number of players including American Signing Donnie Stith and former Tolka Player Brendain O’Rian. The leading Irish scorer in the SuperLeague last season and former UCD Scholarship Student Kevin Foley also made his return to UCD Marian along with Kevin Meany who returned after a four year absence. The game was neck and neck from the start, with Niall Meany and new doing the early scoring for Marian. But great shooting by Stony Brook saw them lead after the 1^st quarter 22-20. The second quarter continued to be close with both teams trading baskets and neither team able to generate much of a lead. Just before half time Kevin Meany produced one of the best plays of the game by throwing a no look over the head pass to Brendain O’Rian which set him up for a wide open layup. A three point play by Stony Brooks Dave Cooley saw Stony Brook lead 39-36 at the half.

In the second half Stony Brook came out strong hitting back to back threes part of a 9-2 run which finally saw the first true lead of the game. With three minutes to go Stony brook opened the largest league of the game, leading by 15. In the fourth quarter Marian kept battling and after a breakaway dunk by Marians new American Signing the lead was back to 9. Stony Brooks outside shooting was superb and answered with more threes to clinch the win 76-65.

Overall it was a great performance by Marian, who are still in preseason mode showed they could compete with a Division 1 American School.

NEW AMERICAN SIGNING DONNIE STITH ARRIVES

The 6”8 Stith should give Marian a great low post presence for the season. Donnie played NCAA D1 for Tulane University and has spent the last two years playing in Austria and Malaysia. Also Joning Marian for the season are former UCD scholarship student and the top Irish scorer from last year’s SuperLeague, Kevin Foley returns to UCD Marian after spending the last few seasons in Belfast. Sunday will also see the return of Kevin Meany to SuperLeague Basketball after a four year absence. Marian will also debut young guard Brendain O’Rian who joins Marian from Tolka Rovers and who spent last season playing basketball in high school in America. A packed house is expected in UCD for what should be an exciting game. The game tips off at 3pm in the UCD Sports Hall.

The SuperLeague team was named UCD's Elite Club of the year at the universities annual sports awards. This is a huge honour for the club and caps off a great year for the SuperLEague team. The picture shows the players with the award which was presented by UCD president Hugh Brady

SUPERLEAGUE TEAM CLAIM HISTORIC WIN IN NATIONAL CUP FINAL

Marians SuperLeague team claimed an historic win over defending cup champions 11890 Killester. The win is the clubs first National Cup win in over 25 years. A big thanks to all the supporters who came to the game. A video of the support can be seen below. Match Highlights can be seen below.

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Basketball Irelands Club of the Year 2009/10

UCD Marian was awarded Basketball Irelands Club of the Year at their annual end of season awards. Congratulations to all volunteers, coaches and players for their work and support in making this possible.

Who are we?

UCD-Marian Basketball Club is Ireland's oldest basketball club.It is based in University College Dublin Sports Centre in Belfield, Dublin 4 and serves the south county Dublin area.Training and playing venues are located in Belfield,Marian College, St Andrews College and other facilities in South Dublin.