Despite trailing at the end of 60 minutes Rory Egan and his team mates eked out a win.
Edenderry's Rory Egan started for Galway University as they enjoyed a dramatic victory last night to move on in the Sigerson Cup.
St Mary's University Belfast were well positioned to win until two Cian Monaghan points in added time secured the win for the Connacht side.
The final score in Abbotstown was 0-11 to 0-7.
This evening, TUS Midlands are back in action after their four point defeat to Queen's University Belfast.
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