CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri Women's Basketball (5-11, 1-6 OVC) fell to Lindenwood (13-5, 5-2 OVC), 78-66, at the Show Me Center, with Lindenwood outscoring the Redhawks by 12 points in the paint. Despite a late surge with 27 points in the fourth quarter, the Redhawks were unable to close the gap.
First Quarter
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Kearra Jones opened scoring for Southeast Missouri with a jumper assisted by
Raissa Nsabua.
- The Lions responded with Ellie Brueggemann's steal and fast-break layup, establishing an early lead.
- Brooke Coffey hit a three-pointer at 7:31, extending the Lions' advantage to 7–4.
- At the end of the first quarter, the Lions led 17–13.
Second Quarter
- The Lions initiated the scoring with a layup by Valerie Norwood early in the quarter.
- Mya Skoff extended the Lions' lead with a successful three-pointer at 7:26.
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Madison Ayers responded with a three-pointer for the Redhawks, narrowing the gap.
- The quarter ended with both teams scoring 13 points each, keeping the game tied at 30–30.
Third Quarter
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Da'Kariya Jackson opened scoring for the Redhawks with consecutive layups, leveling the score early.
- Aleshia Jones responded for the Lions with a layup and a free throw, giving the visitors a slight edge.
- Ayers connected on a three-pointer for the Redhawks, narrowing the margin.
- The Lions maintained control, ending the quarter with a 48–39 lead.
Fourth Quarter
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Carmen Taylor opened the scoring for the Redhawks with a 3-pointer at 9:01.
- The Lions' Brooke Coffey and Aleshia Jones combined for three 3-pointers, extending their lead.
- Ayers contributed with a layup and two free throws, closing the gap slightly for the Redhawks.
- The Lions' offense maintained momentum, with Coffey and Ellie Brueggemann scoring key points in the paint.
- At the conclusion of the game, the Lions secured a 78–66 victory.
SEMO Top Performers
Carmen Taylor
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- 12 points
- 4 3-pointers
- 4 assists
- 5 rebounds
Raissa Nsabua
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- 6 points
- 8 assists
- 5 rebounds
- 2 steals
Kearra Jones
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- 11 points
- 3 blocks
- 5 rebounds
Madison Ayers
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- 16 points
- 2 3-pointers
- 4/5 free throws made
Game Notes:
- Ayers had a career-high 16 points in her first career DI start.
- The Redhawks had a season-low nine turnovers as a team on Thursday night.
Looking ahead, Southeast Missouri will host SIUE on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The game is set to tip off at 1:30 p.m.
