The victory gives the Lady Raiders a 27-2 record and sustains a 19-game winning streak as they prepare for the Region XVI Tournament. Three Rivers was ranked second in the Feb. 24 NJCAA national poll.

More than that, with the win, the Lady Raiders finish Region XVI play with a perfect 12-0 mark.

Three Rivers led 19-14 after the first quarter but only held a one-point lead at the half, 39-38. Mineral Area led 54-52 after three, but the Lady Raiders outscored them 22-18 in the fourth for the two-point victory.

Brittani Wells led the Lady Raiders in scoring with 21 points. Joining her in double digits were Kaleigh Thompson with 18 points and Lexi Weaver with 14.

Three Rivers will host a Region XVI Tournament semifinal game at the Libla Family Sports Comples a week from Tuesday against the winner of the game between the fourth and fifth seeds.

Mark J. Sanders - Daily American Republic