CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri (2-6) fell to Lipscomb (4-4) with a final score of 88-77 at the Show Me Center. Despite a strong performance at the free-throw line, converting 23 of 30 attempts, SEMO was unable to overcome Lipscomb's 11 three-pointers.

The Redhawks and Lipscomb began with a tightly contested first half. The Bison's Charlie Williams initiated scoring with a jumper at 19:06, while Southeast Missouri's Braxton Stacker responded with a three-pointer and a free throw at 18:10 to briefly lead. Lipscomb then surged ahead with a 3-pointer from Williams at 16:31, assisted by Grant Asman, giving them a 7-4 advantage. A steady offensive effort from the Bison, including a late layup by Ethan Duncan with three seconds remaining, helped them secure a 38-30 lead by the end of the half.

Mateo Esmeraldo led Lipscomb with strong performances, contributing consistently in the second half. At 19:47, he opened the scoring with a layup assisted by Williams, giving the Bison a 40-30 lead. Southeast Missouri's BJ Ward responded with a series of jumpers, quickly narrowing the margin to 42-36 by 18:37. The game remained tense, trading leads until the final minutes when Lipscomb pulled away. Notably, Lipscomb finished the game on a 14-2 run, which was crucial in securing their victory. A series of free throws by Esmeraldo and a late three-pointer by Titas Sargiunas secured the 88-77 victory for the Bison.

Southeast Mo. St. Top Performers

Braxton Stacker  
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- 24 points  
- 3/8 three-pointers made  
- 9/11 free throws made  
- 6 rebounds  

BJ Ward  
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- 19 points  
- 7/14 field goals made  
- 4/4 free throws made  

Brendan Terry  
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- 10 points  
- 9 rebounds  

David Idada  
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- 6/6 free throws made  
- 4 rebounds