CSNI Women lifted the Challenge Cup with a 70-run victory over North Down at Wallace Park.

The Stormont side were always in control after an opening stand of 67 between top-scorer Sara Rountree, who hit five boundaries in her 34, and Rachael Thomas (21).

Lucie McNaught (16), Alison Cowan (14), with 11 apiece for Sophie Thomas and Aoife Fisher kept the momentum going as they reached a final total of 139 for 5.

Alexis McDonald took 2 for 17, while there was one apiece for Rebecca Webster and Staci Maxwell.

The North Down reply never got going as CSNI's bowling unit took a firm grip on proceedings, as they bowled out the Comber side for just 69 - Amy Benson (20) and Sandi Harrison (18) their only double figure contributors.

Player of the Match Emily Carville took 3 for 11, while there were two apiece for skipper Jess Mayes and Abi Leckey. 

Also getting their names in the wickets column were Eva Wilson, Jemma Gillan and Lucie McNaught.

WOMEN'S NCU CHALLENGE CUP FINAL

At Wallace Park, CSNI beat North Down by 70 runs

CSNI 139/5 (20 overs; Sarah Rountree 34, Rachael Thomas 21; Alexis McDonald 2-17)

North Down 69 (17.3 overs; Amy Benson 20; Emily Carville 3-11, Jess Mayes 2-6, Abi Leckey 2-12)