The Women's Basketball team hosted the Red Barons of Corning Community College in a Region 3 Matchup.  The Red Barons brought a 10-4 record into the Raiders Den, and were able to come out on top 54-50. 

Photo: Abby Boyer looks to attack the tough Corning defense.

The game started off with multiple turnovers and missed shots, but both teams settled down and Corning was able to score the first field goal of the game at the 7 minute mark.  Sabriana Franck got things started with an assist to My'eesa Grant and a field goal of her own to put the Raiders up 6-5. Corning then went on an 8-0 run to push their lead to 5 points.  FM was able to answer with back to back buckets by Rylie Smith and Franck to end the quarter trailing 12-13. 

The second quarter started with four solid minutes of defense from both teams as neither team scored.  Kaina Martinez converted a three point play to knot the score at 15.  FM went on an 8-0 run of their own to push their lead to 23-15.  FM was 8-33 from the field in the first half shooting just 24%, but FM was able to hold Corning to just six points in the quarter and go into the half winning 23-19.  

FM's tough shooting day continued in the second half has they were outscored by the Red Barons 13-11 in the third quarter, but FM was able to maintain the lead 34-32 to end the quarter.  My'eesa Grant tied the score at 43 half way through the quarter.  Corning would dominate the rest of the game outscoring the Raiders 10-5 in the final three minutes.  Torri Richard sank a three pointer to cut the lead to just three points, but it wasn't enough as the Red Barons went on to win 54-50. 

The Lady Raiders are off until Thursday, January 21st when they travel downstate to play Sullivan Community College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.