The women's basketball team hosted the Sullivan CC Generals from the Mid-Hudson Conference on Tuesday evening.  The Generals entered the contest undefeated, but the Lady Raiders handed them their first loss 83-79.

Photo: McKiea Weekes looks for teammate Amirah Greene. 

My'eesa Grant led FM with 22 points and 13 rebounds.  Rylie Smith and Moet Jenkins followed with 15 points apiece.

FM jumped out to a 9-0 run to start the 1^st quarter behind their full court pressure.  Amirah Greene kept the offense going as she made a three pointer and put FM up 20-7.  Sullivan crept their way back and chipped away at the FM lead.  The Raiders led 28-22 at the end of the quarter.  Sullivan would outscore FM in the 2^nd quarter 25-15 to take a 43-47 lead heading into halftime.

The 3^rd quarter was all FM as they outscored Sullivan 24-10 and helped them secure the momentum for the rest of the game.  My'eesa Grant put FM in the lead 51-50 and Moet Jenkins would make a huge three to end the quarter and put FM up 67-57.

Rylie Smith and Julie Hampton both converted on three point plays to start the final quarter.  Sullivan quickly went on a 10-0 run to cut the FM lead to four, and eventually cut the lead to just one point with three minutes remaining.  Rylie Smith would be clutch from the free throw line in the final minutes and Moet Jenkins got a steal in the final Sullivan possession to secure the FM win 83-79.

The Lady Raiders will be on a short hiatus for Thanksgiving break and will return to action on November 30^th at home.  They will host Monroe CC at 6:00 p.m.