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11/12/2026 9:18:00 PM | Volleyball
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Nina Schuberth set the school record for service aces reaching 155 aces on her career as Southeast Missouri defeated Southern Indiana 3-0 on Thursday, winning 25-17, 25-23, 25-21.
SEMO won 9 of the last 11 points highlighted by four block assists from Katy St. John and Alaina Lester. Reagan Nelson added a kill and a solo block in the run as well.
The Redhawks (19-7, 12-1 OVC) have swept the last seven matches and extended its winning streak to eight matches.Â
After an early 2-0 deficit, the Redhawks responded with a 6-0 run, getting an Alaina Lester kill before Reagan Nelson served five straight points to help build a 6-2 lead. Lucy Arndt had three kills during Nelson's service stretch, and Schuberth closed the opening set with back-to-back service aces as Southeast Missouri won 25-17.
In the second set, SEMO answered USI's (12-13, 7-6 OVC) 23-22 lead by scoring the final three points to win 25-23. Nelson delivered consecutive kills, both assisted by Megan Holder, before a Screaming Eagle attack error ended the set.
The Redhawks erased a late 21-20 deficit by scoring the final five points to take the third set 25-21. Lester had two kills and teamed with Katy St. John on two blocks during the closing run, while Nelson added a service ace. Earlier, Southeast Missouri had pulled even at 20-20 on consecutive blocks after trailing 20-17.
SEMO Top Performers
Reagan Nelson
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- 9 kills
- 4 service aces
- 15 digs
- 15.0 points
Lucy Arndt
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- 12 kills with 1 error on 29 attempts
- .379 hitting percentage
- 12.0 points
Alaina Lester
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- 7 blocks
- 4 kills
- 7.5 points
Harper Highfill
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- 15 digs
- 4 assists
Nina Schuberth
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- 4 service aces
- 3 digs
Up next, the Redhawks and Screaming Eagles will battle Friday at 5 PM back in Liberty Arena.Â
SEMO won 9 of the last 11 points highlighted by four block assists from Katy St. John and Alaina Lester. Reagan Nelson added a kill and a solo block in the run as well.
The Redhawks (19-7, 12-1 OVC) have swept the last seven matches and extended its winning streak to eight matches.Â
After an early 2-0 deficit, the Redhawks responded with a 6-0 run, getting an Alaina Lester kill before Reagan Nelson served five straight points to help build a 6-2 lead. Lucy Arndt had three kills during Nelson's service stretch, and Schuberth closed the opening set with back-to-back service aces as Southeast Missouri won 25-17.
In the second set, SEMO answered USI's (12-13, 7-6 OVC) 23-22 lead by scoring the final three points to win 25-23. Nelson delivered consecutive kills, both assisted by Megan Holder, before a Screaming Eagle attack error ended the set.
The Redhawks erased a late 21-20 deficit by scoring the final five points to take the third set 25-21. Lester had two kills and teamed with Katy St. John on two blocks during the closing run, while Nelson added a service ace. Earlier, Southeast Missouri had pulled even at 20-20 on consecutive blocks after trailing 20-17.
SEMO Top Performers
Reagan Nelson
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- 9 kills
- 4 service aces
- 15 digs
- 15.0 points
Lucy Arndt
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- 12 kills with 1 error on 29 attempts
- .379 hitting percentage
- 12.0 points
Alaina Lester
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- 7 blocks
- 4 kills
- 7.5 points
Harper Highfill
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- 15 digs
- 4 assists
Nina Schuberth
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- 4 service aces
- 3 digs
Up next, the Redhawks and Screaming Eagles will battle Friday at 5 PM back in Liberty Arena.Â
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
SEMO
USI
Kills
39
37
Errors
15
17
Attempts
110
109
Hitting %
.218
.183
Points
60.0
50.0
Assists
35
33
Aces
11
4
Blocks
10
9
Game Leaders
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