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2/7/2026 | 1:30 P.M.
Feb. 07 (Sat) / 1:30 P.M.
 Southern Indiana
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.