COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Southeast Missouri (3-6, 0-1 OVC) fell to Tennessee Tech (8-2, 1-0 OVC), 79-66, despite outscoring the Golden Eagles 42-26 in the paint. Tennessee Tech's advantage was solidified with 11 three-pointers and a 58-34 rebounding edge, securing their victory at Eblen Center.
First Quarter
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Lexi McCully recorded the first points for the Redhawks with a layup after an offensive rebound.
- Tennessee Tech's Cam Mathews contributed early, converting free throws and a layup to keep the score tight.
- Southeast Mo. St. saw
Ainaya Williams score twice in the paint, with assists from
Raissa Nsabua.
- At the end of the first quarter, Tennessee Tech held a 20–14 lead.
Second Quarter
- The Redhawks opened the quarter with two free throws by
Raissa Nsabua, trimming the lead to four points.
- Raegan Hurst of the Golden Eagles responded with a 3-pointer, extending their lead to 29-20.
- Nsabua contributed with a strong presence in the paint, securing multiple offensive rebounds and scoring through a tip-in.
- By the end of the half, the Redhawks closed the gap, trailing 34-33.
Third Quarter
- Nsabua started the quarter strong with a layup to give the Redhawks an early lead.
- Tennessee Tech responded with a series of successful baskets, including a 3-pointer by Chloe Larry.
- Cam Mathews extended the Golden Eagles' lead with back-to-back 3-pointers midway through the quarter.
- At the end of the third quarter, Tennessee Tech led 59–47.
Fourth Quarter
- Tennessee Tech started with a 3-pointer from Mathews and added a fast-break layup to extend their lead.
- The Redhawks responded with an offensive push, highlighted by
Ainaya Williams' layup.
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Zoey Rixter contributed with a layup and fast-break points, narrowing the gap.
- SEMO scored 19 in the quarter, but Tennessee Tech secured the win with a final score of 79–66.
SEMO Top Performers
Raissa Nsabua
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- 15 points
- 6 field goals made
- 5 rebounds
- 2 steals
Da'Kariya Jackson
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- 11 points
- 5 field goals made
- 4 rebounds
- 1 block
Ainaya Williams
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- 12 points
- 4/6 free throws made
- 4 rebounds
In their next game, Southeast Missouri State will travel to face Tennessee State on Saturday, Dec. 20. The matchup is set for a 1 p.m. tip-off at Gentry Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
