But they would fail to defeat the Sting at home in the 2003 final, going down by two goals, 51-49.
The game was a disappointing one for Ireland as they were defeated 1-0 at home.
Sutton were the first team to play the club, defeating them at home 4-0 in July 2002.
However, they were defeated by the Wizards at home with a 109-114 loss.
They defeated Accrington 1-0 at home in the first round.
They were defeated 7-0 in Australia and 2-1 at home.
The Shock lost game 1, getting handily defeated 95-71 at home.
They too were defeated in the first leg at home, losing 0-2.
The following week, they defeated the Warriors at home by 37 points.
They're trying to defeat us back here at home.