Raiders Edge Greyhounds in Tight Junior College Men’s Basketball Contest

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (Interstat) — The Three Rivers Raiders defeated the Moberly Area Greyhounds 70-67 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday night.

Three Rivers, now 11-5 overall, used a 43-point second half to overcome a 67-65 deficit. Moberly Area, which entered the game 10-0, fell to 10-1. Matt Hampton led the Raiders with 18 points, while Antonio Williams added 14 points and six rebounds. Drew Ward dished eight assists.

The Raiders secured the win at the free-throw line, making 25 of 33 attempts. Moberly Area led 42-37 at halftime after a 25-point first quarter. The teams will meet again Jan. 24 at Moberly Area.