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Backed by four players scoring in double digits and a lights-out defensive performance, SEMO men's basketball showcased its prowess behind a dominant 80-59 victory over Kansas City on Saturday night.

Chloe Williams scored 22 points and Keslyn Secrist added 13 as the Indiana State Sycamores snatched victory from the talons of the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 68-65 on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Show Me Center. Lexi McCully and Ainaya Williams each led the Redhawks with 12 points, followed by 11 points from Zoe Best and 10 from Indiya Bowen...

Southeast Missouri State football’s playoff hopes dashed as Illinois State dominates behind a 35-27 loss in the opening round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Houck Field.

For the second game in a row, the Three Rivers College men’s basketball team shook off an early slump to come away with a big win on the opening night of the Bank of Grandin Thanksgiving Classic. Trailing Southern Arkansas University Tech by seven points with 7:18 left in the first half, the Raiders took the lead for good exactly four minutes later and ultimately cruised to an 80-60 win over the visiting Rockets Thursday night. ...

Southeast Missouri State football takes on Illinois State in the FCS playoff opener on Saturday and will look to right the ship following a loss in the regular season finale. Read how the Redhawks can leverage home advantage and rebound at Houck Field.

After stints at three colleges, SEMO women's basketball guard Lexi McCully is making her mark for the Redhawks. Overcoming challenges, she's now a key player under head coach Briley Palmer.

The baseball evolution of former Cooter High School standout Hayden Nazerenus took another step upward recently when he signed to play for NCAA Division I Western Kentucky University in the fall of 2025.

SEMO football's Paxton DeLaurent and Bryce Norman earn 2024 Big South-OVC Player of the Year honors, marking a historic first for the Redhawks. The seniors are also two of 13 SEMO players to earn all-conference selections.

Morehead State rallies past Southeast Missouri in OVC semifinals, securing a spot in the championship match and dashing Southeast's NCAA hopes. Can the Redhawks bounce back next season?

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Briley Palmer said she wanted to put her full attention on her team during a changing of the guard for Southeast Missouri State women’s basketball. Following a rocky 0-4 start, the Redhawks finally pulled through and got the win for their new head coach...

Notre Dame High School volleyball star Courtney Tatum signs with Mineral Area College to continue her athletic journey after a stellar high school career marked by a school record in blocks and three district titles.

OLNEY, Ill. — Saying the Three Rivers College men’s basketball team started the second half of Saturday’s game on fire against the Olney Central Blue Knights might be the biggest understatement of the season thus far. The Raiders scored the first 24 points of the second half to turn a close game into a rout and an 86-59 win over Olney Central at the Dungeon...

Southeast Missouri State will host a game in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov 30. This is SEMO’s fifth FCS Playoff appearance and fourth since the 2018. The Redhawks (9-3) will host No. 12 seed Illinois State (9-3) despite being the lower seed. Illinois State’s stadium, Hancock Stadium, is reserved on Nov. 29-30 for the IHSA football state championship games...

Southeast volleyball advances to the OVC semifinals with a 3-1 win over Tennessee State, maintaining their home advantage. The Redhawks now prepare for a crucial semifinal clash.

Southeast Missouri State football ended its regular season with a 28-21 defeat to Tennessee State on Saturday at Nissan Stadium. After clinching the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference's automatic berth to the FCS playoffs, SEMO will await its opponent during Sunday's FCS Playoff selection show.

UNC Asheville defeated Southeast Missouri State 72-64 on Friday night in Conway, Arkansas. The Redhawks shot a mere 34.9% from the field and were 5-of-19 from 3-point range.

The Three Rivers College women’s basketball team made the most of its second chance to beat a nationally-ranked opponent this month. The Lady Raiders used a strong second-half performance to turn a one-point halftime deficit into a 64-48 win Friday night against the sixth ranked Shelton State Buccaneers at the Libla Family Sports Complex...

Who would have thought that the only obstacle standing in the way between the Southeast Missouri State football team and the outright Big South-OVC championship, a school record 10th win, and a spot in the FCS playoffs, is a team coached by an NFL legend?...

No. 11 SEMO travels to Nashville, Tenn. to take on Tennessee State with an outright OVC title and an FCS playoff berth at stake. Key storylines include SEMO's defensive response, run game impact, special teams, and potential record milestones.

SEMO edges out Central Arkansas 77-73 in a thrilling overtime game marked by 15 lead changes, as BJ Ward's clutch 3-pointer with 26 seconds to go sealed the win.

The junior college basketball season is just three weeks old, but so far, it’s been a good ride for the black and gold of Three Rivers College. Not only are the Raiders and Lady Raiders a combined 11-3 (6-2 for the men and 5-1 for the women), but both teams are arguably just a basket or two away from being undefeated...

There is no better way for the Southeast Missouri State volleyball team to cap off their 50th season as a program than clinching the Ohio Valley Conference regular season championship on their final home game. Home is where the heart is, but for the Redhawks, it's also where the wins are. SEMO went 8-1 in Houck Field House while also going 7-7 on the road and 3-4 in neutral sites...

Cape Central volleyball senior Piper Underwood signs with John A. Logan College. Underwood, a key player in Cape Central's historic season, will be playing under Vols head coach Bill Burnside next fall.

SEMO Volleyball, led by standout sophomore Lucy Arndt, clinches the OVC Regular Season title after sweeping SIUE 3-0 on Wednesday night. The Redhawks will enter the conference tournament as the top seed.

SEMO offensive coordinator Jeromy McDowell's journey from Redhawks quarterback to a top FCS play-caller is marked by patience and adaptability. Flash forward to today and he now has the top-ranked OVC offense on the cusp of an outright conference championship.

Moral victories may not be something any coach or player cares to tally up. But when you’re a college basketball team in a mid-major conference like Southeast Missouri State, the only way into March Madness is by winning the conference tournament title in March. So everything from here until conference play is about how improved and competitive a team looks...

With a dozen players back from last season’s national quarterfinalist squad, it is safe to say the Three Rivers College women’s basketball team has a lot of depth on its roster. That depth was on display Monday night at the Libla Family Sports Complex, as the Lady Raiders used a huge performance by their bench to turn a six-point halftime lead into an 80-49 win over the Northwest Mississippi Rangers...

By MIKE BUHLER Sports Writer PARK HILLS —The Three Rivers College men's basketball team put a two-game losing streak in its rearview mirror with a pair of strong performances over the weekend at the Bob Sechrest Classic on the campus of Mineral Area College...

SEMO's Rob Martin and Teddy Washington Jr. shine with career-highs in points, but it's not enough as Chattanooga won 87-82 on Sunday. The Redhawks will aim to rebound against Central Arkansas this Thursday.

The SEMO Redhawks secured a 54-45 win against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16, setting the stage for a conference title bid at Tennessee State next weekend.

SEMO adds local talent Southeast Missouri State added some local talent on Thursday, Nov. 14, as high school seniors across Missouri signed their letters of intent to play in college. The men's basketball team added more height for the future by signing Sikeston's 7-foot senior center Trace Sadler...

Evansville defeated SEMO women's basketball 70-55 on Thursday night, despite a strong 16-point performance from freshman Zoe Best. SEMO struggled with long-distance shooting, going 2 for 21 from 3-point range in the game.

ST CHARLES, Mo. — A tenacious defender with a knack for getting to the rim, Jadis Jones has always been a step ahead of the competition, and his immediate impact on the Division I level at Lindenwood University has been undeniable. This week, the Ohio Valley Conference recognized his stellar debut by naming him Freshman of the Week, a promising start to what could be a stellar college career...

The SEMO Redhawks aim to bounce back against Western Illinois this Saturday following their first FCS loss. Can Coach Matukewicz's squad inch closer to securing a playoff spot and conference title?

The story of SEMO men’s basketball so far this season has been the rise of sophomore BJ Ward. The St. Louis native has made a huge jump and quickly emerged as one of the conference’s future stars.

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks host a Western Illinois team that is trying to emulate the example set by head coach Tom Matukewicz. The Leathernecks, under first-year head coach Joe Davis, are 3-7, 2-4 in their first season in the Big South-OVC. It's an improvement over the past two winless seasons during their final years in the Missouri Valley Football Conference...

Southeast Missouri State men’s basketball coach Brad Korn said leading up to Wednesday’s home opener that starting the season at Bradley and Vanderbilt exposed the Redhawks’ early weakness. The Redhawks took out a first week of frustration with a landslide victory over NAIA member Crowley’s Ridge 93-38 on Nov. 13, at the Show Me Center...

Senior outside linebacker Sam Cook has shined in recent weeks for SEMO, which is aiming to rebound against Western Illinois this Saturday. After a tough loss at Lindenwood, Cook's standout defense offers hope as the Redhawks continue to chase their FCS Playoff dream.

During the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference cross-country meet the Redhawks qualified 14 runners for the Midwest Regional.  Seniors Noah Little and Justin Splitt, juniors Jacob Blassingame, Clayton Eftink, and Byron Sowerby, sophomore Cade McCadams, and freshman Evan Fuller are competing on the men's side. Competing for the women are senior Madelyn Gray, juniors Alayna Sparr and Kayla Vogelsang, sophomores Brooklyn Bender and Nova Ojutkangas, and freshmen Lauren Eftink and Cordelia Hoover...

ROBINSON, Ill. — The Three Rivers College men's and women's basketball teams had a mixed showing when they went on the road Tuesday to take on the Lincoln Trail Statesmen and Lady Statesmen. The Lady Raiders broke the 100-point barrier for the first time this season in a 105-56 win over Lincoln Trail, while the men fell 69-61 in overtime to Lincoln Trail...

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks host the Leathernecks of Western Illinois in the final home game of the regular season on Saturday, Nov. 16. SEMO (8-2, 5-1 Big South-OVC) dropped to No. 12 in the nation after the 24-12 upset loss at Lindenwood a week ago. The Redhawks still sit atop the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference while Western Illinois (3-7, 2-4 Big South-OVC) is seventh in the conference standings...

The SEMO men's basketball team gears up for its home opener against Crowley's Ridge on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Can more players outside of star point guard BJ Ward emerge?

MOBERLY — The Three Rivers College men's basketball team came oh-so-close to starting the season 5-0 on Saturday at the second day of the Midwest JUCO Challenge against the Southeastern (Iowa) Blackhawks. Southeastern's Inslee Carroll hit a basket with less than a second remaining to lift the Blackhawks past the Raiders 57-56 on Saturday afternoon at Fitzsimmons-John Arena...

The Three Rivers College women's basketball team had little trouble improving to 3-1 this weekend as the Lady Raiders rolled to a pair of big wins at the Lady Raider Classic at the Libla Family Sports Complex. The Lady Raiders downed Northeastern Oklahoma A&M 72-46 on Friday, then rolled past John A. Logan 99-47 on Saturday afternoon...

The SEMO Redhawks lost to SEC foe Vanderbilt 85-76 on Sunday afternoon to fall to 0-2 on the season. Despite the setback, sophomore BJ Ward posted a new career-high 22 points in the contest.

Third time was the charm for Lindenwood. The Lions saluted their seniors and shocked the FCS world with a shocking upset win over No. 6 Southeast Missouri State 24-12 on a soaked Saturday afternoon in St. Charles. It was the first time the Lions took home the Gameball Brawl trophy since moving to Division I and establishing the Big South-OVC rivalry with SEMO. The Redhawks have won the past two meetings by double-digits...

The Southeast Missouri State football team emerges from their second bye week of the season undefeated in FCS play, leading the Big South-OVC and riding a seven-game winning streak. The bye week came at an opportune time for the Redhawks, who have piled up injuries right next to their stack of victories. SEMO head coach Tom Matukewicz said he took the opportunity to give his players the week off to rest before returning to preparation for their next game...

NEWPORT, Ark. — The Three Rivers College men’s basketball team used a strong defense to take a 58-48 win over the Arkansas State University-Newport Aviators on Tuesday at the Greyhound Field House. With the win, the Raiders improve to 3-0 on the season, their best start in eight years. Three Rivers started the 2016-17 season 10-0 on the way to a 25-8 record and a Region XVI championship, the team’s last region title...

The SEMO women's basketball team was outlasted by Dayton 75-70 in Briley Palmer's coaching debut on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Freshman Zoe Best shined, dropping 25 points in her collegiate debut.

PEORIA, Ill. — BJ Ward had a career-high 14 points in the first half of his sophomore campaign Monday night, finishing with a trio of 3-pointers that showed the six-foot guard can be a beast from long range. The breakout performance was still not enough, though, as the SEMO Redhawks fell to Bradley 88-60 in the season opener at Carver Arena in Peoria, Ill...