Destinee Bursch Update

FloMAX Liffey Celtics & Destinee Bursch Update
Monday, March 30, 2026
## Team News: Semi-Final Heartbreak
The FloMAX Liffey Celtics' postseason journey came to an end this past weekend in a tough battle against one of the league's most dominant sides.
 * Semi-Final Result: On Saturday, March 28, the Celtics fell to UCC Glanmire 89–72 at the Mardyke Arena in Cork.
 * The Game Story: Despite the final score, the Celtics started the game with immense energy. They took a narrow 23–22 lead at the end of the first quarter, exploiting Glanmire's early defensive lapses. However, Glanmire responded with a massive second-quarter surge, outscoring the Celtics and heading into the halftime break with a 51–38 lead.
 * Season Conclusion: While the loss ends their run for the 2025/26 Domino’s Women’s Super League title, the season remains a success, highlighted by a National Cup Final appearance and a major playoff upset over the 2nd-seeded St. Paul’s last week.
## Destinee Bursch: Performance & Stats
In what was her final game of the 2025/26 campaign, Destinee Bursch once again showed why she was one of the premier rookie guards in Ireland this year.
 * Semi-Final Stats (vs. UCC Glanmire):
   * Points: 12
   * Impact: Bursch was one of the Celtics' top three scorers in the game, alongside Brooke Kane (17) and Katie Williamson (15). She was instrumental in the first-quarter lead, using her signature speed to transition quickly and break Glanmire's press.
 * Rookie Season Summary: * Destinee finishes her first professional season in Ireland as a consistent double-digit scorer and a defensive anchor.
   * Stats Profile: She maintained high efficiency (shooting near 50% FG for much of the season) and stayed true to her "ball hawk" reputation, averaging close to 2.0 steals per game.
 * Social Media: Following the game, fans and analysts praised Bursch's "unrelenting motor." Social media highlights from the weekend showcased her ability to drive into the heart of the Glanmire defense even when the team was trailing, embodying the "never-say-die" attitude of this Celtics squad.
## Upcoming Games & The Finals
While the Liffey Celtics' season has concluded, the Domino’s Women’s Super League Final is now set.
| Date | Event | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Apr 12 | Super League Final | UCC Glanmire vs. Trinity Meteors | National Basketball Arena, Dublin |
The final will feature a major "revenge" narrative, as Trinity Meteors—led by former Celtic Hazel Finn—stunned the defending champions Killester in the other semi-final to secure their spot.
Since the Celtics' season is over, would you like me to shift these updates to focus on the Finals highlights or perhaps transition to tracking Destinee’s off-season moves and next year's signing news?

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