College SportsFebruary 3, 2019

The winning streak keeps getting bigger. Saturday, the Lady Raiders began a new chapter of their history, playing the first ever game inside the Libla Family Sports Complex. At the same time, they picked up right where they left off. They kept a tenacious defensive approach and combined it with torrid shooting in an 80-68 win against State Fair. The win is the 13th in a row for Three Rivers and their 20th of the season. It's Three Rivers' third consecutive 20-win season. After the game, Three Rivers coach Jeff Walk expressed how much Saturday meant to him. ìIíve never closed a gym out with a win and never won the first game in a new gym,î Walk said. ìTonightís going to hold a special place in my heart.î

Three Rivers' Katelyn South, right, passes the ball during the first half against State Fair Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.
Three Rivers' Katelyn South, right, passes the ball during the first half against State Fair Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Three Rivers' Deanay Watson passes the ball during the first half against State Fair Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.
Three Rivers' Deanay Watson passes the ball during the first half against State Fair Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Three Rivers' Deanay Watson, right, shoots against State Fair's Farah Mesidor (15) during the first half Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.
Three Rivers' Deanay Watson, right, shoots against State Fair's Farah Mesidor (15) during the first half Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Three Rivers' Hailee Erickson, bottom, and a State Fair player chase a loose ball during the first half Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.
Three Rivers' Hailee Erickson, bottom, and a State Fair player chase a loose ball during the first half Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Three Rivers' Katelyn South (12) attempts a layup against State Fair's Monique Esbrand (1) and Jazzmyn Elston (24) during the first half Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.
Three Rivers' Katelyn South (12) attempts a layup against State Fair's Monique Esbrand (1) and Jazzmyn Elston (24) during the first half Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Players reach for a rebound during the first half of Three Rivers' game against State Fair Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.
Players reach for a rebound during the first half of Three Rivers' game against State Fair Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Players reach for a rebound during the first half of Three Rivers' game against State Fair Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.
Players reach for a rebound during the first half of Three Rivers' game against State Fair Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Three Rivers' Jordan Little (22) tries to steal a pass during the first half against State Fair Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.
Three Rivers' Jordan Little (22) tries to steal a pass during the first half against State Fair Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Three Rivers coach Jeff Walk, right, instructs An'Nyah Pettus, left, and Casey Douglas during the first half against State Fair Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.
Three Rivers coach Jeff Walk, right, instructs An'Nyah Pettus, left, and Casey Douglas during the first half against State Fair Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Three Rivers' Hannah Thurmon (23) collides with a State Fair player during the first half Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.
Three Rivers' Hannah Thurmon (23) collides with a State Fair player during the first half Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in the Libla Family Sports Complex.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
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