CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri Women's Basketball (11-17, 7-12 OVC) defeated Tennessee State (4-24, 3-16 OVC), 89-52, at the Show Me Center, thanks to a dominant 44 points in the paint and 17 steals. The Redhawks maintained control throughout the game without surrendering the lead.
First Quarter
- SEMO took control early with a 14-6 advantage in points in the paint.
- Nsabua contributed significantly with assists on multiple plays, including a fast-break 3-pointer by Taylor.
- The home team capitalized on Tennessee State's turnovers, scoring 13 points off turnovers and generating eight steals.
- At the end of the first quarter, the Redhawks held a 26-10 lead.
Second Quarter
- The Redhawks connected on 10 of 13 field goal attempts, including four from beyond the arc.
- McCully contributed significantly with a steal and a 3-pointer early in the quarter.
- Jackson made back-to-back 3-pointers to extend the Redhawks' lead.
- At halftime, the Redhawks held a 53–21 advantage.
Third Quarter
- Jackson hit a three-pointer early to extend the Redhawks' lead.
- Jones added two layups, contributing to a 14-point advantage in the paint for the home team.
- Taylor connected on a three-pointer at 4:48, pushing the lead further.
- The Redhawks took a commanding 74–38 lead into the final quarter.
Fourth Quarter
- Rixter opened the scoring for the Redhawks with a three-pointer, extending its lead early in the quarter.
- Nsabua and Jones contributed defensively with key steals and a block, respectively.
- Williams added a jumper from the paint, supported by an offensive rebound, pushing the home team's score further.
- The Redhawks concluded the game with a decisive 89-52 victory.
SEMO Top Performers
Carmen Taylor
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- 16 points
- 4 3-pointers
- 4 assists
- 2 steals
Raissa Nsabua
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- 10 points
- 6 assists
- 4 steals
- 2 blocks
Kearra Jones
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- 20 points
- 9/9 field goals
- 2 blocks
- 6 rebounds
Lexi McCully
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- 15 points
- 6 steals
Looking ahead, Southeast Missouri State will face Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 1:30 p.m. The game will take place at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
