TEMPE, Ariz. — Southeast Missouri Women's Basketball (2-4) fell to San Diego (3-5), 65-55, at Desert Financial Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Redhawks managed 28 points in the paint but were unable to overcome San Diego's 50-32 rebounding advantage.
First Quarter
- Southeast Missouri started strong with
Lexi McCully assisting
Ainaya Williams for an early lead.
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Carmen Taylor connected from beyond the arc, pushing the visitors ahead 7-5.
- Olivia Owens and Hallie Rhodes each drained a 3-pointer, helping the Toreros claim the lead.
- At the end of the quarter, San Diego held a 16–11 advantage.
Second Quarter
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Carmen Taylor opened the scoring for the Redhawks with a 3-pointer, assisted by Williams.
- Dresha Moore contributed a defensive rebound and an assist for San Diego, helping maintain their lead.
- Eva Ruse sank a 3-pointer at 2:14 and added a layup to extend San Diego's advantage.
- At halftime, San Diego held a 33–26 lead.
Third Quarter
- Williams opened scoring for the Redhawks with a jumper in the paint, assisted by McCully.
- San Diego's Ruse responded with a layup, pushing the lead to 37–28.
- McCully capitalized on a fast-break opportunity with a layup, narrowing the deficit to 39–30.
- At the end of the third, San Diego maintained a 39–36 advantage.
Fourth Quarter
- Rhodes of the Toreros initiated scoring with a layup and a 3-pointer, contributing to an early lead.
- McCully responded for the Redhawks with a layup and a fast-break 3-pointer, cutting the deficit.
- Owens secured key rebounds and Ruse added crucial points from the free throw line to maintain San Diego's lead.
- At the final buzzer, San Diego secured a 65–55 victory over the Redhawks.
SEMO Top Performers
Lexi McCully
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- 17 points
- 2 steals
- 7 field goals made
Raissa Nsabua
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- 11 points
- 6 rebounds
- 4 assists
Carmen Taylor
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- 9 points
- 3 3-pointers
- 5 rebounds
