CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri Women's Basketball (8-14, 4-9 OVC) fell to Morehead State (15-9, 10-3 OVC), 71-57, at the Show Me Center. Despite forcing 18 turnovers and recording 8 steals, the Redhawks were unable to overcome Morehead's 10 made 3-pointers.

First Quarter
- Morehead State opened with a 5–0 lead, including a 3-pointer by Marie Sepp.
- Raissa Nsabua brought Southeast within two points with a layup and a free throw at 8:35.
- Morehead responded with back-to-back baskets, extending their lead to 10–3.
- By the end of the quarter, Morehead led 21–12.

Second Quarter
- Nsabua scored two early 3-pointers, contributing to the Redhawks' 8 points in the paint.
- Morehead capitalized on fast breaks, with Landon Forbes converting two free throws.
- Kearra Jones recorded four assists and secured multiple rebounds to keep the home team competitive.
- Southeast outscored Morehead 19–12 in the quarter, closing the gap to 33–31 at halftime.

Third Quarter
- Morehead began with a strong perimeter presence, hitting four 3-pointers in the quarter.
- Forbes contributed significantly with a fast-break layup and an assisted 3-pointer.
- Southeast struggled to find rhythm, with Lexi McCully providing a brief spark from the line and beyond the arc.
- At the end of the quarter, Morehead expanded their lead to 52–43.

Fourth Quarter
- Nsabua contributed with a layup and a jumper to keep the Redhawks within reach.
- Morehead extended their lead with efficient free-throw shooting, including four points from Kate Dike.
- Southeast managed 10 points in the paint, highlighted by Carmen Taylor's layup.
- At the final buzzer, Morehead secured a 71–57 victory.

SEMO Top Performers
Raissa Nsabua - 24 points - 9/11 field goals - 8 rebounds

Kearra Jones - 13 points - 11 rebounds - 1 block

Da'Kariya Jackson - 3 steals - 4 rebounds - 1 block

Carmen Taylor - 7 points - 3 steals - 2 assists

Looking ahead, Southeast Missouri State will face Southern Indiana on their home court. The matchup is set for Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.