Women's Basketball Scores 116, Sets Program Record in Rout of Harris-Stowe

Wednesday, December 3

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

6:30 P.M.

Southeast Missouri State University

3-4,0-0OVC

116

Harris-Stowe

0-4

Team	1	2	3	4	F
Harris-Stowe	4	20	5	5	34
Southeast Mo. St.	35	32	22	27	116

Photo by: SEMO Creative Media

12/3/2025 8:38:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri Women's Basketball (3-4, 0-0 OVC) dominated Harris-Stowe (0-4), 116-34, at the Show Me Center, capitalizing on 47 points off turnovers and a 62-14 advantage in points in the paint. This impressive performance set a new SEMO Women's Basketball program record for points in a game, with the team achieving a historic +82 scoring margin, the largest margin of victory in program history.

First Quarter
- Southeast Missouri opened with a strong defensive stance, recording six steals early in the quarter.
- Carmen Taylor sparked the offense with a quick layup and followed with a 3-pointer, contributing to an early lead.
- The team dominated the paint, adding 20 points and securing a significant rebounding advantage with 19 boards.
- By the end of the quarter, the Redhawks held a commanding 35–4 lead.

Second Quarter
- Addison Tarr connected on a 3-pointer at 7:03, pushing the home team's lead further.
- Ainaya Williams tallied six points in the paint, contributing to a strong inside presence.
- Lexi McCully facilitated the offense with three assists, aiding in efficient ball movement.
- At halftime, SEMO led Harris-Stowe 67–24.

Third Quarter
- The Redhawks opened the third quarter with a 12-point surge off turnovers.
- Charmen Taylor contributed significantly, with rapid fast-break layups at 2:01 and 1:39.
- Carmen Taylor secured a three-pointer at 5:36, boosting the team's lead.
- At the end of the third, Southeast Missouri State held an 89–29 advantage.

Fourth Quarter
- The Redhawks opened with a defensive stand, forcing multiple turnovers and converting them into fast-break points.
- Kearra Jones contributed with a steal and a layup, followed by a 3-pointer from McCully, extending the lead.
- Carmen Taylor added to the scoring with a three-point shot and an assist, pushing the team's advantage even further.
- At the final buzzer, Southeast Mo. St. secured a 116–34 victory.

SEMO Top Performers
Carmen Taylor
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- 24 points
- 5 3-pointers
- 6 steals

Kearra Jones
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- 11 points
- 15 rebounds
- 3 steals

Ainaya Williams
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- 17 points
- 9/11 free throws made
- 11 rebounds

Lexi McCully
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- 15 points
- 6 steals
- 5 assists

Looking ahead, Southeast Missouri State will travel to face Southern Illinois on Saturday, Dec. 6. The game is set for 2 p.m. at the SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois.