Panthers’ ladies to get Super League season up and running in St Mary’s Hall tomorrow
ND Audit Portlaoise Panthers' players Michael Wallace, Jessica Fressle, Xabi Arriaga, Alyssa Velles, Rich Ashu and Christy Ojide pictured at the National League season launch Photo: ©INPHO/Tom Maher
THE Domino’s Women’s Super League tips-off this weekend on basketballireland.tv, as teams battle it out across the regular season, before another gripping playoff bracket in March and April to determine who’ll be crowned Domino’s Women’s Super League champions.
SETU Waterford Wildcats topped the regular season charts last season but ultimately it was third seeded Killester BC who triumphed at the National Basketball Arena to secure back-to-back championships.
Catalyst Fr. Mathews v Midlands Park Portlaoise Panthers, Saturday 5pm These two sides split the season series a year ago, each defending their own court. Catalyst Fr. Mathews enjoyed a winning record at home – notable wins coming against SETU Waterford Wildcats and eventual champions Killester BC.
Laila Blair will definitely be a name to watch out for during this season. Blair dropped 32-points in their most recent pre-season win over Wildcats and with Grainne Dwyer returning for another year, they’ll be hopeful of returning to the playoffs in 2026.
Midlands Park Portlaoise Panthers exited at the quarter-final stage last season and return all five starters from that occasion for another run. Irish international Lynn Tunnah enjoyed a productive season, while Alyssa Velles and Jessica Fressle, who came back into the fold at the tail end of 2025, are always threats on the offensive end.
