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Ty Leonard comes in the clutch for No. 6 SEMO (10/28/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianIn a game in which No. 6 Southeast Missouri State defeated Gardner-Webb 30-24 on homecoming Saturday, the turnovers can be the difference between winning and losing. SEMO defensive back Ty Leonard swooped in and intercepted Gardner-Webb quarterback Tyler Ridell not once but twice, evening him with the number of picks Paxton DeLaurent threw...
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Resiliancy, Ruble key to Redhawks continued football success (10/28/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianInjuries are a part of the nature of football. All great teams win the battle of attrition on their way to the top. However, there's nothing common about the No. 6 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks continuing to soar despite how many times their wings get clipped...
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No. 6 SEMO outlasts Gardner-Webb 30-24 on homecoming Saturday (10/27/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianSEMO head coach Tom Matukewicz grinned broadly as he acknowledged the Redhawks student section and walked off the field. The sweet roar of the crowd’s energy showered the field, and the players greeted them in celebration. Paxton DeLaurent threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns, running back Cole Ruble had a career day, and defensive back Ty Leonard had two clutch interceptions to defeat the visiting Runnin’ Bulldogs 30-24 on homecoming Saturday...
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3 storylines ahead of No. 6 SEMO’s homecoming game against Gardner-Webb (10/25/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianBack to friendly confines. After a long flight trip to Charleston, S.C. this past weekend, the SEMO football team will return to its home turf on Saturday for another Big South-OVC clash against Gardner-Webb on homecoming. No. 6 SEMO (7-1, 4-0 OVC), who climbed to sixth in the FCS polls for its highest ranking in program history, hosts the Runnin' Bulldogs (2-5, 1-2) at 2 p.m. ...
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SEMO homecoming celebration starts with volleyball victory (10/25/24)Justin Trovillion ~ Southeast MissourianThe SEMO Women’s volleyball team defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers three sets to zero on Thursday at Houck Field House. The Redhawks have now won six conference matches in a row and are currently second in the Ohio Valley Conference behind Lindenwood...
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From offensive lineman and leader to avid fisherman and entrepreneur, Kobe Sixkiller can do it all (10/24/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianThis season has been another breakout year for SEMO offensive lineman Kobe Sixkiller. The 6-foot-1, 300-pound senior has 30 career starts and counting, and is proving to be a rock-solid force in the heart of a Redhawks offensive line that has only surrendered 11 sacks all season...
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SEMO soccer drops home season finale (10/20/24)By Justin Trovillion ~ Southeast MissourianThe SEMO Women’s soccer team lost their final home game of the season by a 1-0 score to Morehead State on Sunday at Houck Stadium. For the sixth game in a row, the Redhawks found themselves in a one-score game, ending up on the wrong side of this one. SEMO had a chance in the opening minute, with a shot from Cayla Koerner hitting the post and narrowly missing...
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Can anyone slow down Paxton DeLaurent? SEMO takeaways after 26-13 win at Charleston Southern (10/19/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianCHARLESTON, S.C. – In its fourth straight conference game, No. 8 SEMO took care of business with a 26-13 road win against Charleston Southern on Saturday afternoon. Quarterback Paxton DeLaurent threw for 335 yards and a touchdown behind a 58.2 completion rate against a Buccaneers team that entered the game with the top pass defense in the conference...
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Starting from the bottom: Redhawks WBB picked last in OVC Preseason Poll (10/18/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianWith a new roster and a new head coach, the Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team is starting from the ground floor, as they were picked to finish 11th in the 2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Preseason Poll. The Redhawks enter the first season under head coach Briley Palmer, who was hired from Mineral Area College this past spring to replace Rekha Patterson, who is now an assistant coach at Central Florida...
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Redhawks MBB picked 7th in OVC Preseason Poll (10/18/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianAfter finishing 9-22 one year after making it to the NCAA Tournament for the second time as a program, Southeast Missouri State enters the 2024-25 college basketball season predicted to place seventh in the Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Preseason Poll...
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SEMO-Charleston Southern keys: East coast trip presents new challenge for Redhawks (10/18/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianThere was plenty to like about eighth-ranked SEMO football's performance this past weekend, as head coach Tom Matukewicz’s squad hammered Tennessee Tech 34-3 in another conference game that found them as heavy favorites. Quarterback Paxton DeLaurent became the program’s all-time leading passer, the defense held an opponent to under 300 total yards of offense for the third time this season, and the Redhawks won their fifth in a row...
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SEMO women’s soccer stuns SIUE behind Emily Baker’s last-second goal (10/18/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianSEMO women's soccer secured its first win of the season thanks to Emily Baker's dramatic last-second goal to knock off SIUE 2-1 on Thursday night. Coach Heather Nelson praises the team's resilience amid injuries and setbacks.
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Cole Ruble steps up as Redhawks' running game faces challenges (10/18/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianIn recent years, the running game was the backbone of the Southeast Missouri State offense during Geno Hess' time in the backfield. This year, it has taken a village to move the ball through the ground for the Redhawks, in more ways than one. Freshman Peyton Brown first established himself with 97 rushing yards and three touchdowns in SEMO’s 37-15 win over North Alabama. He also rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown during the Redhawks’ rivalry win at Southern Illinois...
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Tristan Smith’s journey from under-the-radar JUCO prospect to SEMO star (10/16/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianTristan Smith's path from junior college product to SEMO standout is marked by a pivotal play against Tennessee Tech and a unique path of perseverance and growth, making him a key player in SEMO's 6-1 season.
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Faith, leadership, and resilience: How Paxton DeLaurent became SEMO's all-time leading passer (10/14/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianPaxton DeLaurent's journey to becoming Southeast Missouri State's all-time leading passer in yards (6,563) and touchdowns (50), both records set on Saturday, Oct. 12, during a 34-3 win over Tennessee Tech, has resembled the original Star Wars trilogy...
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Redhawks rout Golden Eagles, 34-3; DeLaurent becomes SEMO career touchdown passing leader (10/12/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianThe Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks overcame a turnover-laced first half to rout the Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech 34-3 in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Oct. 12. Quarterback Paxton DeLaurent threw for more than 400 yards and tallied four touchdown passes, becoming SEMO's career touchdown passing leader...
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Redhawks' depth continues to be tested entering crucial matchup (10/11/24)By Tony Capobianco ~ Southeast MissourianEntering a crucial Big South-OVC matchup against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Houck Field, Southeast Missouri State (5-1) operates like a reptile shedding its skin while maintaining dominance over the terrain. Week after week, the No. 9 Redhawks have suffered key losses while still winning games and maintaining a perfect record against fellow FCS competition...
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No. 11 SEMO’s 4 keys vs Tennessee Tech: How will the Redhawks keep the ball rolling? (10/11/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianThe SEMO Redhawk football team aims to extend their five-game winning streak with a home matchup against Tennessee Tech tomorrow afternoon. Read the four biggest storylines heading into Saturday's conference showdown.
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SEMO defensive tackle Jaylon Stone embraces the ‘Brick by Brick’ mentality (10/9/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianBorn and raised in Athens, Georgia, Jaylon Stone grew up wanting to wear the red and black on the football field at the college level. Eventually, he got his wish — sort of. “I lived up the street from the school (University of Georgia),” Stone said. “Of course, that was my dream and stuff, but eventually I got an opportunity out here...
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SEMO soccer close to finding its groove (10/6/24)By Justin Trovillion ~ Southeast MissourianThe SEMO soccer team drew 0-0 with Lindenwood on Sunday at Houck Field. With this result, the Redhawks’ record moves to 0-3-2 in the Ohio Valley Conference. SEMO outshot the Lions 6-4 with five being shots on goal and held Lindenwood scoreless despite six corner kicks from the opposition. Redhawks head coach Heather Nelson said while they would rather have a win she is happy with how the team played...
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Redhawks pounce on Panthers 38-27 (10/5/24)Southeast MissourianSoutheast 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...
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Three takeaways from SEMO’s 38-27 win over Eastern Illinois (10/5/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianCHARLESTON, 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...
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No. 13 SEMO’s 3 keys vs Eastern Illinois: Can the Redhawks run the table in the OVC? (10/3/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianThe 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...
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SEMO volleyball wins home opener over Little Rock (10/3/24)By Justin Trovillion ~ Southeast MissourianThe 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...
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From high school superstar to SEMO reserve, it’s Darrell Smith’s time to shine (10/2/24)Kaiden Karper ~ Southeast MissourianThe 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...