Antrim lose to Westmeath

Antrim hurlers' were beaten 2-11 to 0-10 by Westmeath in the top-of-the-table game in Division Two A.

Robbie Greville's goal on 5 minutes gave Westmeath a 1-5 to 0-2 advantage before Antrim cut the margin to 1-6 to 0-5 by the break at Mullingar.

Antrim were three behind with seven minutes left but Derek McNicholas' goal sealed Westmeath's win.

Despite the defeat, Antrim will be fancied to regroup to earn a Division 2A final meeting against Westmeath.

Westmeath lead the table on six points while Carlow's 2-25 to 0-9 win over Derry moves them alongside the Saffrons on four points

Let's get out in force and support the Saffrons next Sunday against Carlow in a must win game.

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