Southeast Missouri Women's Basketball (6-12, 2-7 OVC) was defeated by UT Martin (10-8, 6-3 OVC) with a score of 67-56, largely due to a strong fourth quarter from the visitors. The Redhawks had an early lead but struggled to maintain momentum after halftime. Key performances came from Carmen Taylor and Kearra Jones, but the team couldn't recover from a significant second-quarter deficit. Despite a late push, UT Martin secured the win with effective free throw shooting. Southeast's next challenge is against Little Rock on January 22.

By the Numbers
  • Carmen Taylor scored 14 points, including three 3-pointers.
  • SEMO converted 11 of 15 free throws, while UT Martin made 18 of 22.
State of Play
  • Southeast Missouri struggled with turnovers, particularly in the second quarter, leading to an 11-point run for UT Martin.
  • The game featured close scoring through the first three quarters, with UT Martin leading by only two points entering the final period.
What's Next

The Redhawks are set to face Little Rock on January 22, aiming to improve their conference standing after this recent loss against UT Martin.

Bottom Line

Southeast Missouri must focus on minimizing turnovers and defensive lapses to turn their season around and compete more effectively in their upcoming matches.