The FM Men's Basketball team hosted the Vikings from Hudson Valley Community College in a Mountain Valley Conference Contest.  The Raiders went on to win 82-75. 

Photo: Dylan O'Connor looks to drive for two of his eight points. 

Andre Taylor got the Raiders their first lead of the game with a three pointer to go up 9-7.  Hudson Valley answered with five straight points of their own to take the lead 16-14 with 11 minutes to go in the half.  Ayodele Akinmola had a three pointer, but the Vikings went on an 10-0 run and pushed the lead to seven.  Andre Taylor finished the half with six points and the Raiders were able to cut the lead to two points and go into the locker room with a score of 34-36. 

Hudson Valley jumped out to a quick 44-38 lead, but FM had an answer.  The Raiders would go on a 12-2 run to take a 51-46 lead with 15 minutes remaining.  The run was led by two three pointers from Tremaine Elder, a three from Taylor, and a converted three point play from Barceem Dukes.  Kadeem Riddick would score six straight points off of Akinmola assists to push the FM lead eight.  Dukes converted on another three point play to out FM up 63-54 with nine minutes remaining.  FM pushed the lead to fourteen points with just five minutes remaining.  Hudson Valley wouldn't go away as they reeled off a 7-0 run to cut FM's lead to 72-65.  Ayodele Akinmola would score six points in the final three minutes and secure the win for FM 82-75. 

The Raiders will host Corning Community College on Monday, January 18th at 4:00 p.m.