(Interstat) — Northeast Mississippi edged Three Rivers 77-71 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday. The visiting Raiders led 27-33 after a high-scoring first quarter, but the Tigers kept pace and secured the home victory. The win improved Northeast Mississippi’s overall record to 5-4, while Three Rivers fell to 9-5. Key performances fueled the Tigers’ effort in the closely contested matchup, which saw the home team overcome a slight pre-game statistical disadvantage to claim the win.