Southeast Volleyball

There is a lot of optimism in the Southeast Missouri State volleyball team continuing to contend for a conference championship in its 50th season as a program. And for good reason. The Redhawks have been picked to win the Ohio Valley Conference in 2024 by a vote of the league’s head coaches and communication directors on Thursday, August 22...

The Southeast Missouri State athletics department held the Redhawks Kick-Off Luncheon at the event center in the Century Casino on Tuesday, attended by representatives of the four sports teams, distinguished media figures, and significant supporters...

After two years in the Mineral Area College volleyball program, Advance alum Alandry Below announced her commitment to the Southeast Missouri State Volleyball program. Below’s decision ultimately came down to proximity to home. “There’s not much thought into it,” Below said. “I wanted to be close to home. I’m already an hour and a half away at MAC but I wanted to be closer.”...

Junior Jackson volleyball standout Katy St. John made her college choice official on Wednesday morning as she solidified her commitment to Southeast Missouri State University. Announcing via Instagram that she’d further her volleyball career with the Redhawks, she joins senior teammate Holland Guilliams among recent Indians to commit to the program...

After spending a year in Cape Girardeau, the one thing that has pleasantly surprised me about this place is how many athletes currently competing at Southeast Missouri State who have aspirations for a career in journalism. Chandler Davis plays on the SEMO women’s basketball team and recently covered the football team as a reporter for the student newspaper, the Southeast Arrow. ...

Southeast Missouri State’s volleyball season ended in the Ohio Valley Conference championship game with a three-set loss to Eastern Illinois (28-4, 15-3 OVC), 21-25, 16-25, and 20-25, on Wednesday, Nov. 22 in Charleston, Ill. A group of nine seniors and two graduate students came together to bring the Redhawks (22-10, 12-6 OVC) back to the conference championship game for the fourth time in the last five years. ...

In the final game of the regular season, the Redhawks women’s volleyball team came up a little short, losing in five sets to Lindenwood University. The Lions also defeated SEMO in Wednesday night's game in four sets. Thursday was a back-and-forth affair with both teams winning two sets before heading to the final set. ...

For 40 years, Cindy Gannon has played a massive role within the sports landscape of Cape Girardeau. However, after doing some soul searching, the longtime coach and administrator, initially with Southeast Missouri State, and most recently the Cape Catfish, is stepping aside to “get to know me again.”

The Southeast Missouri State volleyball program has seen countless talented players come through the program. Among them is Tara Beilsmith, who recently set the Ohio Valley Conference all-time record for digs with her 2,663 dig, breaking Tennessee State’s Gina Rivera-Ortiz’s record...

The SEMO women’s volleyball team defeated the Skyhawks of UT Martin in back-to-back sweeps on both Friday and Saturday. With the win, the Redhawks are 5-1 in the Ohio Valley Conference and sit in second behind Eastern Illinois. Friday night saw the Redhawks completely dismantle UT Martin, leading in every measurable category. ...

The SEMO women’s volleyball team opened up Ohio Valley Conference play with a 2-0 series win against the Morehead State Eagles over the weekend. The Redhawks took down the Eagles 3-1 on Friday night before sweeping Morehead 3-0 on Saturday afternoon. SEMO head coach Julie Yankus said it is great to start off conference play with a win, especially against a team like Morehead State...