Sports
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Chris Harris helps lead Redhawks into final month of games (2/5/23)Matt Cagle ~ Arrow ReporterSEMO men’s basketball guard Chris Harris has established himself as one of the key members in the Redhawks’ weekly gameplan. The senior’s shooting ability and prowess on defense has put him at the top of the team’s statistics. Harris has played in 23 out of 24 games this season and has started 21 of those games. He has amassed a total of 700 minutes played, only trailing sophomore guard Phillip Russell, who has 725 minutes played in 23 games...
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SEMO women’s basketball falls to Little Rock 58-39 (2/4/23)Isaiah Collins ~ Arrow ReporterSEMO women’s basketball came up short against the Little Rock Trojans 58-39 on February 2. It was a tough game for the Redhawks, as they shot just 16-62 from the field including just 2-24 from beyond the three-point line. Coach Patterson said that SEMO’s struggle to score had a direct effect on the rest of the game...
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Redhawks defeat Trojans in a tight battle (2/4/23)Chandler Davis ~ Arrow ReporterThe Redhawks men’s basketball team came out with a 99-98 victory against the University of Arkansas Little Rock Trojans on Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Show Me Center. The contest was close for 40 minutes, with nine ties and 11 lead changes. “I think we started out a little slow,” senior guard Chris Harris said. “But as the game went on, Phill [Russell] gave us the energy we needed and Adam [Larson] came in and did his thing. I feel like we played pretty well, we just need to end the game better.”...
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SEMO staff, students excited for upcoming Super Bowl Sunday (2/3/23)Kyrie Padberg ~ Managing Editor/Brand ManagerEven though Super Bowl Sunday isn't found on any calendars, it is the most-watched program on television in America, according to an article written by Wonderopolis. Families gather together to watch two of the best football teams in the NFL play in the highly anticipated championship game...
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NFL introduces new formatting to Pro Bowl (2/3/23)Caleb Hoggard ~ Arrow ReporterOn Jan. 14, 1951, the National Football League (NFL) held its first Pro Bowl game. The Pro Bowl is a tradition where the best athletes of the season showcase their talents on the same field. However, for the first time since 1951, the NFL has decided to change the format of the Pro Bowl game from an actual game to a game of flag football...
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Gieg brings home national FCS awards after 2022 football season (2/3/23)Chandler Davis ~ Arrow ReporterTwo months after the 2022 football season came to an end for the Redhawks, senior center Zack Gieg is still claiming different awards. Gieg was recently named to the Stats Perform Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) All-America team, earning second-team accolades. The All-America team is made up of 108 total players, representing each of the 15 conferences in the FCS division...
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Mental fight: Jones eyes a comeback to gymnastics after knee injury (1/30/23)Caleb Hoggard ~ Arrow ReporterDuring the 2022 gymnastics season, senior Jordan Jones performed a two-and-a-half twist on the floor event. While attempting her stunt, she over-rotated and tore her lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). After conquering physical and mental obstacles, Jones is eyeing her return to SEMO gymnastics for the 2023 campaign...
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Three-point shooting lifts Redhawks over Tennessee State (1/27/23)Matt Cagle ~ Arrow ReporterThe Southeast Missouri State women’s basketball team defeated the Tennessee State Tigers 77-59 on Wednesday at the Show Me Center. A season-high of 11 three-point shots by the Redhawks’ offense propelled them to victory, five of which came from junior guard Rahmena Henderson. Henderson finished the night 7-9 in field goal shooting and lead the team with 19 points...
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SEMO cruises past Tennessee State 92-75 (1/27/23)Isaiah Collins ~ Arrow ReporterSEMO’s men's basketball defeated the Tennessee State Tigers 92-75 on January 26 after they trailed the Tigers 17-1 early in the first half. Although the Redhawks fell behind early, sophomore guard Aquan Smart said SEMO remained confident they would come back to get the victory...
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SEMO football’s Coach Matukewicz leads on and off the field (1/26/23)Isaiah Collins ~ Arrow ReporterSEMO Football coach Tom Matukewicz, or “Coach” Tuke as he is known to some, has brought plenty of success in his nine years at Southeast, including two Ohio Valley Conference Championships, two NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoff appearances and the team's only FCS Playoff win...
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Beyond the crown: SEMO sundancer Jaclyn Sexauer makes her mark in pageantry world (1/26/23)Nathan Gladden ~ Multimedia EditorSEMO sundancer and sophomore exercise science and dance major Jaclyn Sexauer recently put her talents to the test when she competed in the Miss Missouri Volunteer competition in Kirkwood, Mo., at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center Jan. 6-7. Sexauer placed fourth runner-up in the competition and also won the Fitness and Lifestyle portion of the event. She described it as one of her favorite pageants and a “fantastic experience.”...
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SEMO women’s basketball drops a close game to Tennessee Tech (1/22/23)Justin Trovillion ~ Sports EditorThe SEMO women’s basketball team was defeated by Tennessee Tech 76-72 at the Show Me Center on Saturday, Jan. 21. Sophomore guard Jaliyah Green led the Redhawks with 21 points followed by sophomore forward Kennedi Watkins with 16 and freshman guard Alecia Doyle with 11...
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SEMO men’s basketball defeats Tennessee Tech in double overtime (1/22/23)Isaiah Collins ~ Arrow ReporterThe SEMO men’s basketball team defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 84-77 in double overtime on Saturday, Jan. 21. The victory put the Redhawks back in the winning column after losing to UT-Martin by 20 on Jan. 19. Sophomore guard Dylan Branson said improved energy on defense was one of the key differences between the two performances...
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SEMO Women’s Basketball defeats UT Martin, extends winning streak to three (1/20/23)Jeffery Long ~ Video ProducerSEMO women’s basketball added to their winning streak with a 56-54 victory over UT Martin at the Show Me Center on Jan. 19. The game started rough for the Redhawks as UT Martin took an early lead. The Redhawks regrouped and kept up with UT Martin’s fast-paced and physical play. SEMO scored 14 points in the first quarter after regrouping to make it 29-22 by halftime...
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UT Martin stuns SEMO Men’s Basketball, ending their three-game win streak (1/20/23)Marvin Pewitt Jr ~ Arrow ReporterIn the midst of a poor shooting performance, Redhawks basketball dropped the first of a three-game homestand to the Skyhawks, 60-80, at the Show Me Center on Jan. 19 Southeast shot just 32% from the field and 14% from beyond the arc, going 3-22. The Redhawks jumped off to a 3-0 start after a field goal and free throw from senior center Nate Johnson who ended the game with nine points, four rebounds and two blocks...
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Purdue Fort Wayne defeats SEMO Men's Basketball (12/9/22)Mark Grogan ~ Arrow ReporterSEMO fell to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons by a score of 68-89 on Wednesday at the Show-Me-Center, shooting 26% from three compared to Fort Wayne’s 40%. The Redhawks opened the game with a 9-0 run, but the Mastodons came storming back to end the first half with a 41-29 lead...
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Kennedi Watkins Emerges as Redhawk’s Top Performer (12/9/22)Matt Cagle ~ Arrow ReporterSophomore forward Kennedi Watkins has played a major role in the early season for Redhawks women’s basketball. The preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference Team selection leads the Redhawks in points with 91. She also leads the team in points per game and rebounds...
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Redhawk Volleyball’s Tara Beilsmith wins OVC Defensive Player of the Year (12/4/22)Matt Cagle ~ Arrow ReporterSenior libero Tara Beilsmith became the first Redhawk to win Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year at the 2022 Postseason OVC Volleyball Awards. Beilsmith posted career highs in digs with 773 and digs per set with 5.90 on her way to winning the award. She broke her own single-season dig record this year and 5.90 digs per set is good enough for third in the NCAA...
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SEMO Women’s Basketball takes down Rust College in close game (12/2/22)Jeffery Long ~ Video ProducerSEMO Women’s basketball ended their two-game losing streak with a 63-60 victory over Rust College at the Show Me Center on Dec. 1. The game started off strong for the Redhawks scoring 15 points in the first quarter, only allowing Rust to score nine. Rust came back fighting in the second quarter. They scored 14 points and made it 26-23 at the half...
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SEMO women’s basketball bounces back in blowout victory (11/20/22)Isaiah Collins ~ Arrow ReporterAfter a couple of tough losses on the road SEMO women’s basketball dominated in their return to the Show Me Center on Friday, Nov. 18, defeating the LeMoyne-Owen Magicians 76-45. The Redhawks ended the first quarter with a 22-16 lead, before outsourcing the Magicians 27-6 in the second quarter. SEMO was led in scoring redshirt junior guard Sophia Bussard with 15...
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Redhawks win share of OVC title on Senior Day (11/19/22)Chandler Davis ~ Arrow ReporterThe Southeast Redhawks defeated the Racers from Murray State University 52-22 on Saturday, Nov 19. in their final game of the regular season to win a share of the 2022 Ohio Valley Conference title. Head coach Tom Matukewicz said he made sure his team knew not to look at Murray State any differently because of their record coming into the matchup (2-8)...
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SEMO defensive linebacker Bryce Norman rises to top Redhawk performer (11/17/22)Isaiah Collins ~ Arrow ReporterSEMO football has enjoyed an impressive season thus far, posting their most wins since 2019. They currently have the most wins in the Ohio Valley Conference. While offensive stars like sophomore quarterback Paxton DeLaurent and senior running back Geno Hess have frequently appeared in the headlines, another top performer for the team has been sophomore linebacker, Bryce Norman...
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SEMO men’s basketball wins big in home opener (11/13/22)Mark Grogan ~ Arrow ReporterThe SEMO men’s basketball team beat the NAIA Lyon Scots in their home-opener by a score of 83-46 on Nov. 12 at the Show Me Center, out-rebounding the Scots 49-21 and generating 25 turnovers. The Redhawks struggled from three early in the game, missing their first 15 attempts from beyond the arc...
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SEMO Women’s basketball wins season opener 60-48 (11/9/22)Isaiah Collins ~ Arrow ReporterSEMO Women’s basketball kicked off their season with a strong victory, defeating UHSP Eutectics by way of St. Louis 60-48 on Nov. 7 at the Show Me Center. The Redhawks outscored the Eutectics 39-16 in the second half. Head Coach Rekha Patterson said she was proud of the way her team came out in the second half after trailing by 11 points at halftime...
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Redhawks roll over Tennessee State, Hess breaks SEMO career rushing yards record (11/6/22)Justin Trovillion ~ Sports EditorThe Redhawks defeated Tennessee State on Saturday by a score of 42-0 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Senior running back Geno Hess led the offense with 136 rush yards and three touchdowns while also breaking the SEMO record for career rushing yards. The 28-year-old record was previously held by Kelvin “Earthquake” Anderson who graduated in 1994 at 3,392 yards. Sophomore quarterback Paxton DeLaurant threw for 138 yards and a touchdown in the victory...