LIMERICK Celtics secured a vital 96-91 away victory over Super League play-off rivals UCC Demons after a huge second-half comeback.
Demons went in at half-time up by 11, with the score 53-42 at the break.
Celtics came roaring back in the second half led by a huge performance from AJ Williams, who had 21 of his 35 points between the third and fourth quarters of the game.
Coming out of a timeout with three minutes left in the game, Demons led 88-84.
A Finn Hughes three, followed by a fast break score from Ruairi Cronin gave Celtics their first lead since the opening quarter of the game at 89-88.
A Tony Hauser eurostep and finish along with a Cronin corner three ensured Celtics kept the lead at 94-91 with just under a minute left.
A pair of Williams free throws cemented the win for Celtics.
Celtics are now alone in taking up the final play-off spot in the table, with a game in hand over Demons to be played during the international break next weekend where they will face Tralee Warriors.
Should Celtics win next weekend, it would all but confirm a playoff berth for the local outfit in their first season playing in the top flight.