MT vs. NC State: First Half Photo Gallery

Krystle Horton and the Lady Raiders make their way onto the court.

The cheerleaders make a lap around the arena carrying the flags that spell out Raiders.

Lightning is fired up for some NCAA basketball.

Ciara Gray is introduced at the start off the game.

Like they do before every game, the Lady Raiders gather on the court for a little pre-game ritual.

Chrissy Givens plays her suffocating defense.

The Lady Raiders jump out to an early 7-2 lead.

Patrice Holmes picks up one of her two first half steals.

Ditte Jakobsen on the move.