Southeast Missouri Women's Basketball (6-11, 2-6 OVC) faces off against rival UT Martin (9-8, 5-3 OVC) on January 20 at 5:15 p.m. at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. The Redhawks aim to build on their recent victory over SIUE (64-56), where Lexi McCully scored a game-high 16 points. This matchup marks the third consecutive home game for SEMO, who historically trails UTM in the series 31-47, with UTM on a four-game streak against them.

By the Numbers
  • SEMO's recent win over SIUE had a shooting percentage of 46.8%.
  • Lexi McCully scored 16 points, while Raissa Nsabua has accumulated a total of 15 assists over the last two games.
State of Play
  • SEMO comes off a strong performance, winning their previous game against SIUE and improving their offensive execution.
  • UT Martin has a strong hold in the series, winning the last four matchups.
What's Next

Looking ahead, SEMO will aim to leverage their home advantage as they seek to break UTM's winning streak. Key players like Lexi McCully and Raissa Nsabua will need to maintain their performances to improve SEMO's OVC standings.

Bottom Line

This game is a pivotal opportunity for SEMO to turn their season around against a longstanding rival and build momentum in OVC play. A strong performance could shift the narrative of the season and bolster confidence moving forward.