DART Killester's running game was making things difficult for Hoops. However, some excellent play from player/coach Jonathon Reed kept Hoops in the game. Shooting from outside, Paddy Kelly and John Behan extended DART Killester's lead to 10 points.
With two minutes remaining in the quarter a put back dunk from Bonaparte had them 13 points in front. Killester ended the first half with a 53-38 lead.
Jonathan Reed got Hoops off to good start early in the third quarter with his second three-point score of the game.

DART Killester's Dahi responded to score his 23rd point of the game.
Hoops’ offence struggled to find good shots and Killester continued to take advantage. Scores from Goj, Behan and Bonaparte increased Killester's lead to 78-54 at the end of the third quarter.

Things went from bad to worse for Hoops in the early minutes of the fourth quarter as Bonaparte broke away for two fast break baskets and their forward, Ciaran White, was fouled out.

Hoops were never close to finding their way back into the game despite their best efforts.  Hoops’ player/coach Jonathan Reed was disappointed after his side’s chance disappeared.  “DART were clearly the better team and deserve to go through,” Reed said.

“It’s really frustrating but it just wasn’t to be our day.

“We have got 2008 off to a slow start in the league and now in the cup but we just have to forget about it now and concentrate on the league.”