Women's Hoops Battles UT Martin, Falls 67-56 Tuesday

Tuesday, January 20

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

5:15 P.M.

Southeast Missouri State University

6-12,2-7OVC

UT Martin

10-8,6-3OVC

Team	1	2	3	4	F
UT Martin	12	21	10	24	67
Southeast Mo. St.	13	7	21	15	56

Photo by: SEMO Creative Media

1/20/2026 7:18:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri Women's Basketball (6-12, 2-7 OVC) fell to UT Martin (10-8, 6-3 OVC), 67-56, after a decisive fourth quarter surge by the visitors.

First Quarter
- The Redhawks established an early presence in the paint with Kearra Jones converting multiple layups.
- The Skyhawks relied on free throws to stay competitive, with Kenley McCarn and Sidni Middleton contributing from the line.
- Madison Ayers hit a crucial 3-pointer to give the home team a narrow edge.
- At the end of the quarter, the Redhawks held a 13–12 lead.

Second Quarter
- Lexi McCully scored early with a layup, giving the Redhawks a slight lead.
- UT Martin responded with an 11-point run off turnovers, swinging the momentum.
- Norah Clark contributed significantly for UT Martin with a string of scoring plays.
- At the half, the Skyhawks held a 33–20 advantage.

Third Quarter
- Raissa Nsabua initiated scoring with a layup, followed by a Carmen Taylor three-pointer.
- Southeast capitalized on turnovers, scoring four fast break points while holding UT Martin scoreless on turnovers.
- Taylor connected on three 3-pointers, contributing significantly to the home team's offensive push.
- The quarter ended with the Redhawks trailing slightly, as UT Martin led 43–41.

Fourth Quarter
- UT Martin took control early with a layup from Zy Thompson, pushing the lead to four.
- Grace Billington extended the advantage with a 3-pointer at 8:41, assisted by Sidni Middleton.
- Ainaya Williams contributed for the Redhawks with a layup at 7:18, narrowing the gap to six.
- The Skyhawks' free throw accuracy in the final minute sealed the game, ending with a 67–56 victory.

SEMO Top Performers
Carmen Taylor
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- 14 points
- 3 3-pointers
- 3 steals

Raissa Nsabua
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- 5 assists
- 6 rebounds

Kearra Jones
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- 11 points
- 5/7 free throws made
- 1 block

Ainaya Williams
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- 11 points
- 5 rebounds

Madison Ayers
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- 12 points
- 2 steals

Up next for Southeast is a matchup against Little Rock on Thursday, Jan. 22. Tip-off is set for 5:15 p.m. at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.