The Raiders played host to John A. Logan last night and won, 81-75. The Raiders played solid defense down the stretch forcing key turnovers to get the win. The win ended the Raiders two-game losing streak to the Vols, including a loss earlier this season, 72-67...

The Raiders are 2-2 on the young after losing to John A. Logan and most recently Southeastern Illinois. Marquise Carter is leading the Raiders throughout the first four games with an average of 21 points per game. Although he is a freshman, this is somewhat understandable because he was around as a redshirt last year and practiced with the team which allowed him to learn from "Big Time" Bryan Sherrer...

The Raiders led at halftime 31-29 but couldn't hold on Tuesday night for their first loss of the season. Marquise Carter led the Raiders with 31 points but no other player scored more than eight on the night. The Raiders (2-1) are back in action Saturday against Southeast Illinois on the road at 7:30 p.m...

The Raiders won last night's game over Bevill State, 89-64. Marquise Carter led the team with 18 points, including going 9-of-9 from the free-throw line. Jamarcus Williams led the team with 8 rebounds. The Raiders are back in action tonight against Chipola College at 7 p.m. Chipola beat Mineral Area last night, 87-69...

Three Rivers freshman forward Marland Johnson has been released from the hospital and is home and doing well. Johnson will take his time getting back on the court for the Raiders but did emphasize that he is eager to return. The Raiders open their season Friday night at home against Bevill State and have a Saturday night game against highly-ranked Chipola College out of Florida...

The Raiders have a scrimmage this weekend at home against Evangel and Dyersburg State. The times are set for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. After this weekend, they have one more, Monday afternoon at 6 p.m. on the road against Henderson State. Several Raiders have been hit with injuries throughout the start of the scrimmage season. ...

The Lady Raiders had a scrimmage Tuesday night against Williams Baptist. Morgan Davis led the Lady Raiders with 13 points, including three 3-pointers. Fareedah Washington had 11 points and 11 rebounds. The Lady Raiders have their next scrimmage Sunday at the SWIC Jamboree...

Last night, Three Rivers had its Meet the Raiders night where fans could get a first look at the players for all the sports. Check out today's DAR for an in-depth look at a later Raiders addition as well as an update on former Poplar Bluff athletes now at the college level...