The Lady Tiders defeated top-ranked Benton to hand the Lady Tigers only their second defeat of the season.
Minden advances to the finals tonight to play defending state-champion North Caddo in the Doc Edwards Memorial Tournament at Airline High school at 7 p.m.
Derrica Gilbert led Minden (18-2) with 19 points. Destini Powell had 13 and Janiya Reed pitched in with 12.
The Lady Tiders led most of the game. Heading into the fourth quarter, Minden led 44-28. The Lady Tigers went on a 16-6 run in the fourth, led by Qua Chambers who had 16 points to lead Benton (18-2).
