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Redhawks pounce on Panthers 38-27 (10/5/24)Southeast Missouri State defeated Big South-OVC rival Eastern Illinois 38-27 on the road to remain undefeated in FCS play on Saturday, Oct. 5, in Charleston, Ill. The Redhawks established a 17-0 first quarter lead on kicker DC Pippin’s only field goal of the game, and two touchdown passes from quarterback Paxton DeLaurent to receivers Dorian Anderson and Mitchell Sellers... -
Three takeaways from SEMO’s 38-27 win over Eastern Illinois (10/5/24)CHARLESTON, Ill. — There aren’t a ton of questions for head coach Tom Matukewicz and his No. 13 SEMO Redhawks following their 38-27 triumph over Eastern Illinois on Saturday afternoon. While Eastern Illinois began to mount a comeback in the second half, SEMO bounced back from a low-scoring win over Northwestern State last weekend and took care of business to leave little doubt about the team’s mental state as they continue to dive into conference play... -
No. 13 SEMO’s 3 keys vs Eastern Illinois: Can the Redhawks run the table in the OVC? (10/3/24)The thirteenth-ranked SEMO football program’s 2024 journey continues this Saturday when the Redhawks travel to Charleston, Illinois for a date with conference rival Eastern Illinois. This is not the type of matchup many expected when the schedule was released. No. 13 SEMO (4-1) has a road test that suddenly features an Eastern Illinois (1-4) team that has struggled and appears to be a shell of its 8-3 self a year ago... -
SEMO volleyball wins home opener over Little Rock (10/3/24)The SEMO volleyball team played at Houck Field House for the first time this season, defeating the Little Rock Trojans three sets to one. The Ohio Valley Conference opponent Trojans started with a bang, taking set one from the Redhawks 25-20. SEMO rebounded and defeated Little Rock in the next three sets to win the match and defend their home court... -
From high school superstar to SEMO reserve, it’s Darrell Smith’s time to shine (10/2/24)The path of transitioning from a successful high school football player to achieving at a high level in college can take many paths. For some, the process takes years, often involving transfers between schools and between NCAA divisions. Constantly waiting for an opportunity to showcase one’s talent can be a frustrating process — one that requires much patience and optimism... -
COLUMN: SEMO dominates but offense leaves plenty to be desired (9/29/24)Slowly but surely, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks were going to exercise the Demons of Northwestern State on Saturday, Sept. 28. One field goal at a time, a 19-0 defensive shutout, and Houck Field is now clear. This was a significant game for the defense, who held a Division I opponent scoreless for the first time in 30 years, a 10-0 win over UT Martin on Sept. ... -
DC Pippin, No. 13 SEMO take care of business against Northwestern State (9/28/24)No. 13 SEMO found out that its offense can be slowed down. Carried by stifling defensive play and kicker DC Pippin’s four field goals, the Redhawks did just enough to get by Northwestern State 19-0 on Saturday afternoon at Houck Stadium. Coming off an away victory at then-top 10 ranked Southern Illinois was dramatic, and a potential “let down” spot against an inferior opponent was looming. ... -
A gridiron reunion: SEMO’s Pedraza, McMillan ready to face former team (9/27/24)A year ago, linebacker Jared Pedraza and offensive lineman Tyler McMillan were rocking their blue and orange helmets on the Northwestern State football practice field at Turpin Stadium in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Fast forward to today and the new pair of SEMO starters will be wearing two different colors – red and black – while competing against their former team at Houck Field on Saturday, Sept. 28... -
SEMO men’s basketball: Redhawks to field a deeper roster in 2024-25 (9/27/24)Last season’s SEMO men’s basketball team was a microcosm of the new norm. Battling inconsistencies and a deep league, the Redhawks – who were coming off an OVC title and NCAA tournament appearance in 2022-23 – suffered their worst single season finish since 2020 after falling to 9-22... -
No. 13 SEMO expecting to meet 'the standard' against Northwestern State (9/26/24)Sometimes the most challenging thing for a program is not climbing to the top, but rather staying at the top. Over the first four games of the 2024 season, the SEMO Redhawks have gone from “hunter” to “hunted” after sprinting to a 3-1 start, knocking off then-ranked rivals UT Martin and Southern Illinois and climbing to No. 13 in the FCS poll – their highest ranking since September of 2023... -
Practices officially begin for Reynolds, Redhawk hoops (9/25/24)The 2024-25 men's college basketball season has officially begun in Southeast Missouri, as the Redhawks conducted their first official practice on Monday, Sept. 23, at the Show Me Center. Most importantly, it was Cape Central alum Jay Reynolds' first official day as an active member of the Redhawks... -
Patience and leadership paying off for SEMO linebacker Mali Walton (9/24/24)Mali Walton patiently waited his turn to become the starting linebacker at SEMO. “Ever since I’ve been here, we've had a really good group of guys, so it's sort of a ‘next man up’ mindset,” Walton said. “Through the previous years, I've had opportunities to come and be the next guy up. When someone goes down or needs a breather or anything, just being always ready... -
COLUMN: SEMO set for stardom after SIU win (9/23/24)As the rivalry with Southern Illinois has shifted, so has Southeast Missouri's fortunes. Nine and four, two numbers that have become synonymous with SEMO and this game since 2018. When SEMO wins this game, they go on to finish the season with nine wins but finish with four if they lose... -
The Wheel returns to SEMO after dominant victory over No. 7 SIU (9/22/24)Throughout the long history of Southeast Missouri State football, there are very few games as monumental as this one. SEMO's 38-21 victory over No. 7 Southern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 21, on the road at Carbondale, Illinois, was the Redhawks' fourth victory over an opponent ranked in the top 10 and third highest-ranked victory in program history ... -
DeLaurent finds Anderson, other receivers for effective air attack (9/22/24)Dorian Anderson After Ryan Flournoy had a season worthy of the National Football League a year ago, one of the biggest question marks concerning Southeast Missouri State's offense entering this season was would step up to replace him. Four weeks in, the answer is clear. All No. 21 SEMO needed was one of their receivers to get an upgrade... -
DeLaurent leads Redhawks past Salukis (9/22/24)CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Paxton DeLaurent threw four touchdown passes and Southeast Missouri State defeated Southern Illinois 38-21 on Saturday night. DeLaurent completed 25 of 40 passes for 301 yards. Fifteen of his completions went to Dorian Anderson and Tristan Smith. Anderson had eight receptions for 111 yards with two touchdowns and Smith caught seven for 109 yards... -
Redhawks win rivalry game against SIU; DeLaurent finds Anderson, other receivers for effective air attack (9/22/24)Dorian Anderson After Ryan Flournoy had a season worthy of the National Football League a year ago, one of the biggest question marks concerning Southeast Missouri State's offense entering this season was would step up to replace him. Four weeks in, the answer is clear. All No. 21 SEMO needed was one of their receivers to get an upgrade... -
Rivalry game means everything to SEMO seniors (9/20/24)There's no such thing as a meaningless rivalry game. Every game between rivals decides the mood of the season in the eyes of the fan base. In the case of Southeast Missouri State against Southern Illinois, "The War of the Wheel" has the magnitude to decide the fate of the Redhawks season... -
SEMO rested, ready to renew rivalry with SIU (9/20/24)After a much-needed bye week, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are rested and ready to travel to Carbondale, Ill., and take on the rival Salukis of Southern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 21. SEMO head coach Tom Matukewicz is bringing the entire team on the bus so that even the redshirt freshmen can experience the rivalry atmosphere... -
BACK TO HIS FIRST LOVE: Former Raider now runs handball team in native Netherlands (9/19/24)Three Rivers College men's basketball fans remember Joost Ooms (pronounced “yoast oams” and rhymes with “toast roams”) as a talented big man who helped the Raiders win a Region XVI championship in March 2000. However, Ooms's first love was another sport — and it's a love he has returned to since returning to his native Netherlands... -
SEMO’s Dorian Anderson poised for a strong senior season (9/18/24)Few Division I-FCS wide receivers have made as much noise this season as SEMO senior Dorian Anderson. A towering 6-foot-7, 200-pounder, Anderson had a quiet debut year at SEMO in 2023, catching just 14 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown in 10 games. But Redhawk fans only saw bits and pieces of what he could do last season... -
Mizzou's Nate Noel goes from three-star recruit to breakout performer (9/14/24)COLUMBIA – Missouri running back Nate Noel was not a hot commodity during the transfer portal cycle this past offseason. Despite having quality production at a Group of Five program (3,074 rushing yards in three seasons), Noel, an Appalachian State transfer, was rated as just a three-star transfer recruit and the No. 34 overall transfer running back in the nation according to 247 Sports... -
COLUMN: 5 takeaways from Mizzou’s 27-21 win over Boston College (9/14/24)COLUMBIA – After two consecutive shutout victories, No. 6 Missouri faced its first ranked opponent of the season and escaped with a 27-21 victory over No. 24 Boston College on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Memorial Stadium. It was not a flawless performance, but the triumph should boost the Tigers' early-season stock and reaffirm the their top 10 ranking. ... -
COLUMN: Win one more for Dr. Vargas (9/13/24)I have lived all over America and have been around a handful of college towns and universities, from those I attended, the football games I covered, or those my family has been involved in. I had never seen a university president so beloved by the students before I started covering Southeast Missouri State athletics... -
Redhawks' offense finds new heroes each week (9/13/24)Every week this season, a new offensive hero emerges for Southeast Missouri State. First, it was freshman running back Peyton Brown, and then it was senior wide receiver Dorian Anderson. Most recently, it was Mitchell Sellers, who hauled in 60 yards and three touchdowns in a 45-42 double overtime win over UT Martin after being held without a reception through the first three quarters... -
Redhawks release complete 2024-25 MBB schedule (9/12/24)SEMO Schedule out After a long wait, the non-conference portion of the Southeast Missouri State men's basketball schedule has been released. The road schedule is highlighted by the Redhawks' trip to Nashville to face a Vanderbilt team 9-23 season (similar to SEMO's 9-22 record in numbers only) and a new coaching era... -
Sellers’ spark leads to SEMO defeating UT Martin in double-overtime (9/8/24)In case of emergency, break glass and call 33. Facing a two-score deficit in the fourth quarter, Southeast Missouri State called on receiver Mitchell Sellers and threw him the ball six times for 60 yards and three touchdowns, all career highs, to lead the Redhawks to a 45-42 double-overtime win over UT Martin on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Houck Field... -
The game of his life: Paxton DeLaurent’s career night against UT Martin (9/8/24)SEMO quarterback Paxton DeLaurent has played in 37 games at the collegiate level – none compared to what he experienced at Houck Stadium on Saturday night. When asked in a postgame interview if it was the craziest game he has ever been a part of, the senior nodded his head and gave the most assuring “yes” one could imagine...