TUESDAY'S SCORES
@Southeast Missouri 69, Missouri Valley 34
@Wright State 81,
Eastern Illinois 46
@Austin Peay 73, Christian Brothers 50
@Middle Tennessee 58,
Tennessee Tech 44
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 69, MISSOURI VALLEY 34
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - The Southeast Missouri women's basketball team took down Missouri Valley 69-34 in its annual Classroom on the Court game on Tuesday.
The Redhawks jumped out to an early 8-0 lead, getting into the paint early and getting easy buckets. Deja Jones had eight first quarter points on 4-5 shooting while the Vikings only managed to score nine points the entire period. SEMO lead 16-9 at the end of one.
In the second period, the Redhawks kept up the defense, allowing just 4-15 shooting in the quarter and forcing four more turnovers. Deja Jones had another strong quarter pouring in another 9 points, marking 17 in the first half.
The Redhawks were on top 32-19 heading into halftime.
In the second half, Southeast came out with similar defensive aggression, not letting anything come easy for Missouri Valley. The Redhawks used seven steals and three three-pointers from Kayley Leyhue in the second half to stretch the lead to over 30 points.
Southeast would go on to win 69-34.
On the offensive side, the Redhawks shot 47.5 percent from the field and 8-12 from the free throw line.
Deja Jones finished with 21 points and 11 boards, netting her first double-double of the season.
Jessie Harshberger was all over the place defensively; she set two career highs in points (12) and steals (3).
Kaylee Leyhue provided a good shooting spark off the bench with 11 points on the game, all coming in the second half.
True freshman Tesia Thompson had another solid performance in her second career collegiate game, putting up 11 points and six rebounds and 4 steals.
Adrianna Murphy had another very solid all-around game. She helped get her teammates involved with nine assists on the day but also poured in eight points of her own and grabbed three rebounds.
Former Redhawk Hilma Mededovic led the way for the Vikings putting up 16 points and snatching eight rebounds.
For its next game, Southeast will travel to George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. to take on Saint Francis University for the second round of the Preseason WNIT. Tip-off for that game is set for 12 p.m., ET. The Redhawks will also play the following day versus either Old Dominion or George Mason.
WRIGHT STATE 81, EASTERN ILLINOIS 46
DAYTON, Ohio - Wright State turned 18 offensive rebounds into 19 second chance points on Tuesday night as the Raiders built a double digit lead in the second quarter during an 81-46 win over Eastern Illinois.
Carmen Tellez was EIU's leading scorer with 9 points all coming in the first half as EIU was 5-of-25 from 3-point range in the game. Tellez hit a 3-pointer at the end of the first quarter which cut the WSU lead to 19-13. EIU opened the second quarter 0-of-5 from the field and the Raiders pulled away.
Wright State finished with a 54-34 rebound margin with 18 offensive rebounds. Jennifer Nehls had seven rebounds for EIU. Symone Simmonds had nine rebounds to lead Wright State.
The Panthers also had 21 turnovers in the game which WSU converted into 23 points. Chelsea Welch had 15 points to lead Wright State as the Raiders had four players finish in double figures.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE 58, TENNESSEE TECH 44
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech fell at Middle Tennessee on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles fell to 1-1 on the season.
Yaktavia Hickson led the Golden Eagles with 14 points. She was a perfect 5-for-5 from the line. Akia Harris and Mackenzie Coleman each added nine points
Tennessee Tech will be back in action on Friday as they travel to East Tennessee State.
AUSTIN PEAY 73, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS 50
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay defeated visiting Christian Brothers on Tuesday. The Governors improved to 1-1 on the season.
Four Govs reached double-digits in scoring in the win. Brianah Ferby led the way with 16 points while Bri Williams had 14 points. Brianne Alexander added 13 points and Shelbe Piggie had 11 points. Alexander added a team-leading eight rebounds while Williams led the team with four steals.
Austin Peay will be back in action on Sunday when it host Trevecca.