Following their loss to Portugal over the weekend, Ireland rebounded to defeat the Portuguese 60-51 yesterday evening in Dublin.

Ireland trailed for most of the evening and were down 45-39 in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter.

But Ireland responded, outscoring Portugal 13-2 to take a 52-47 lead midway though the fourth.

Two baskets from Gilda Correia gave Portugal some hope and broke the Irish momentum.

But Ireland hit back and free-throws from Kate Maher eventually secured a nine-point win for the home side.

Suzanne Maguire led Ireland with 14 points, while Maher tallied 13.

Portugal's Correia had a game-high 25.

Ireland begin their EuroBasket qualifying schedule on September 9th in Norway.

Portugal's will open by hosting Luxembourg, also on the 9th.