Lady Raiders Victorious Over Finger Lakes

Niasia Phillips led FM with 16 points in the win over Finger Lakes
Niasia Phillips led FM with 16 points in the win over Finger Lakes

The women's basketball team continued their dominance with a 65-45 win over Finger Lakes on Sunday afternoon.  FM got off to a slow start in the first quarter as they trailed 13-15.  In the second quarter, Niasia Phillips tied the score at 15.  The Lady Raiders settled in and took a 26-17 lead heading into half time.

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FM opened up the third quarter on a 12-2 run to extend the lead 36-19.  Gabby Brown drilled a three from the top of the arc to close out the quarter leading 52-28.  The Lady Raiders were able to keep the game out of reach and secure the 65-45 victory.

Niasia Phillips led FM with 16 points and Niaimani Marshall finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds.  McKiea Weekes and DiAsia DeBoue added 11 apiece.   

The Lady Raiders improve to 7-2 on the season and now head into the mid-semester break.  They are currently third in the Region 3 standings, behind Onondaga and North Country.