TUESDAY'S SCORE
Southeast Missouri 69, @Wichita State 62
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 69, WICHITA STATE 62
WICHITA, Kan. - Southeast Missouri Women's Basketball (2-2) defeated Wichita State University (1-4), 69-62, with a decisive 22-point fourth quarter at Charles Koch Arena. The Redhawks captialized on turnovers, scoring 26 points off the Shockers' 18 turnovers.
Carmen Taylor opened scoring with a 3-pointer, assisted by Lexi McCully, giving SEMO an early lead. The Shockers responded with a fast-break 3-pointer by Jaila Harding, assisted by Taya Davis, to take the lead temporarily. Raissa Nsabua assisted McCully for a fast-break layup, regaining the advantage for the Redhawks. Carmen Taylor closed the quarter with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, putting SEMO ahead 15–14.
Raissa Nsabua hit a 3-pointer at 6:50, assisted by Charmen Taylor, giving the Redhawks a brief lead. Charmen Taylor connected on another 3-pointer with 5:50 remaining, extending the visitor's advantage. The Shockers leveled the score at 26 with a layup from Cheyenne Banks, assisted by Diamond Richardson at 2:39. At the half, the score was tied at 28.
Aa'Mya Stacker opened the quarter with an offensive rebound and tip-in to gain an early lead for SEMO. Lexi McCully connected on a 3-pointer with an assist from Zoey Rixter, widening the gap. The Shockers responded with a three-pointer from Abby Cater, closing in on the lead. Ainaya Williams scored a late jumper, reducing the deficit to three points by the end of the quarter. At the end of the third quarter, the Shockers held a 50–47 lead.
Southeast Missouri capitalized on free throws, converting 10 of 14 attempts in the quarter. A 3-pointer by Lexi McCully at 2:13 pushed the visitors ahead by six. Raissa Nsabua contributed defensively with a steal and two free throws, extending the lead late. At the final buzzer, the Redhawks secured a 69–62 victory.