Southeast Missouri (13-12, 4-7 OVC) vs. UT Martin (7-19, 2-9 OVC)

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014
Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Site: Show Me Center (7,000)
Series: Southeast leads, 44-26
Head Coaches: Dickey Nutt (251-276 overall; 62-89 at Southeast; 30-49 OVC). Jason James (36-43 overall; 36-43 at UTM; 14-65 OVC). 


Media Coverage
Radio: ESPN 92.9 FM; Real Rock 99.3 FM. Erik Sean, Play-by-Play
Television: CBS Sports Network. John Sadak, PBP; Chris Walker, Analyst
Live Stats: GoSoutheast.com
Twitter Updates: @GoSoutheast
Game Notes: Southeast Missouri

Redhawks Return Home
Southeast Missouri (13-12, 4-7) returns to Cape Girardeau for four of its final five games of the regular season. The Redhawks host UT Martin (7-19, 2-9) in a nationally-televised matchup on the CBS Sports Network. Tip-off is set for 6:05 p.m., CT,. at the Show Me Center Wednesday.

Follow the Action
Wednesday's game will be broadcast live on the radio at ESPN 92.9 FM and Real Rock 99.3 FM. Erik Sean will call the action. The game will be televised live on the CBS Sports Network. John Sadak and Chris Walker are the broadcast talent from the TV side. Live stats can be accessed at GoSoutheast.com.

Red Out
Help fill the Show Me Center in "Red" for Wednesday's game between Southeast and UT Martin. T-shirts are available at the Southeast Bookstore for this nationally-televised CBS Sports Network contest.

Southeast Wins
Southeast ended a three-game losing streak in Ohio Valley Conference play with a much-needed 74-68 road victory at Eastern Illinois on Feb. 8. The Redhawks moved to 7-9 outside of Cape Girardeau this season. It was also Southeast's first win on the road against an OVC West Division foe this year.

Series History
The Redhawks lead their all-time series against UT Martin by a count of 44-26. Southeast has won four-straight against the Skyhawks and has won six of the last eight meetings in the series. The Redhawks only two losses to the Skyhawks during that stretch came at the Show Me Center (2009-10, 2010-11).

Good to Be Home
Wednesday's nationally-televised game against UT Martin will be Southeast's first home contest since the Redhawks started the second half of their conference schedule. Southeast played three-straight road games to start the second half of league play and returns to the Show Me Center to host an Ohio Valley Conference game for the first time since Jan. 25 (vs. Eastern Illinois).

Gray Hits Career-High
Darrian Gray scored a career-high 18 points to lead three Redhawks in double figures, as Southeast Missouri defeated Eastern Illinois, 74-68, on Feb. 8. Gray, who started in place of Antonius Cleveland, made 5-of-10 field goals, buried three 3-pointers and made 5-of-6 free throws in 35 minutes. He also made two free throws to give Southeast its first lead with 12:05 left in the first half.

Defense Rises
Southeast was ahead, 68-62, with 2:49 remaining in its game against Eastern Illinois (Feb. 8) when Jarekious Bradley drew a charge. Sherman Blanford's basket on the play was waved off due to Bradley's stop. The Redhawks finished with seven steals and scored 16 points off turnovers against the Panthers.

Bradley Gets Double-Double
Jarekious Bradley grabbed his fifth double-double of the season when he scored 13 points and had 10 rebounds at Eastern Illinois (Feb. 8). Bradley was one of three Redhawks who scored double figures against the Panthers. He shot 4-of-12 from the field and a near-perfect 5-of-6 at the free throw line in 36 minutes. It was Bradley's 22nd game in double figures this season.

TV Time
Southeast is 0-7 in televised games under head coach Dickey Nutt. Four of those losses were by double figures. Here is a list of those contests:
1/9/10         at Eastern Illinois          L, 69-77 ESPNU
11/11/11     at Missouri                    L, 68-83 ESPN3
2/2/12        at Murray State             L, 73-81 ESPNU
2/15/12      vs. Murray State           L, 66-75 ESPN3
11/9/12      at Kansas                     L, 55-74 ESPN3
12/4/12      at Missouri                   L, 68-83 ESPN3
12/21/13    at Memphis                  L, 65-77 ESPN3

Stone Goes Off
Forward Tyler Stone poured in a career-high 37 points at SIU Edwardsville (Feb. 6). A native of Memphis, Tenn., Stone made 15-of-19 field goals and a near-perfect 6-of-7 free throws, while grabbing a game-high eight rebounds against the Cougars. It marked the third time he scored 30 or more points in a game during his career. Stone's 37 points are the most in a game by a Southeast player since Kenard Moore finished with 36 vs. Northern Illinois on Feb. 21, 2009.

McRoberts Probable for Wednesday   
Southeast reserve Paul McRoberts is probable for Wednesday's game against UT Martin. McRoberts two games with a foot injury last week. He averaged 10 points per game off the bench in two games prior to that. McRoberts matched a season-high 16 points against Kansas City (Jan. 29), making a perfect 6-of-6 field goals in that game. He shot 80 percent (8-of-10) from the field, dished out four assists and had two steals on the week.

Career Start 100
Lucas Nutt will take the floor for his 100th career start against UT Martin Wednesday. Nutt is second in games started at Southeast. Derek Winans currently holds the record with 101 starts from 2001-05. Nutt has started 24 games this season.

OVC Update
Southeast is looking to gain some ground in the Ohio Valley Conference standings where it is currently tied for ninth overall. The Redhawks are 13-12 overall and 4-7 in OVC play with five games left. Southeast has made the eight-team OVC Tournament each of the last three years under head coach Dickey Nutt.

About UT Martin
UT Martin heads to Cape Girardeau on a four-game losing streak. The Skyhawks have not won a game since Jan. 23 when they beat Eastern Illinois, 84-77. UTM is last in the conference in scoring defense, allowing 81.3 points per game. The Skyhawks are also last in the league in field goal percentage defense, where opponents are shooting .524 against them. Additionally, UTM is last in the Ohio Valley in three-point field goal percentage defense (.388) and rebounding (36.2). Myles Taylor is ninth in the OVC in scoring with 15.3 points per game. Terence Smith follows close behind with 14 per contest.

Redhawks and Skyhawks will Air on CBS Sports Network
The Ohio Valley Conference announced a slate of four Conference men's basketball games that will air exclusively on the CBS Sports Network this season. Southeast Missouri's Feb. 12 home matchup against UT Martin is part of that lineup. The announcement completes the OVC's national television package for the upcoming season, bringing the total number of national Conference contests to 11. A full list of television games, including non-conference matchups, can be found at OVCSports.com. CBS Sports Network, the 24-hour home of CBS Sports, airs more than 400 live games annually, showcasing an array of men's and women's sports, as well as in-depth studio shows, documentaries and original programs. CBS Sports Network is highlighted by college sports with over 50 college football games and 200 college basketball games this season, complemented by week-long studio programming. CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video and telco providers and via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 and Dish Network Channel 158. For more information, including a full programming schedule and how to get CBS Sports Network, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com.