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They defeated Killarney Cougars by 27 points.
Portlaoise Panthers got off to a winning start in the InsureMyVan.ie Division 1 league on Saturday night.
The Laois side began with a 90-63 win at home to Killarney Cougars.
Ravel Moody's debut ended with him putting in a Man of the Match display with 15 points and 9 assists.
The Panther's will be at home to Team Northwest on Saturday, with that game getting underway at 8:00pm.
The women's team had their match against Liffey Celtics abondoned due to issues with the floor.