SE Missouri State hangs on, snaps 10-game losing streak
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Alex Caldwell had 17 points and eight assists as Southeast Missouri State ended its 10-game losing streak, holding off Jacksonville State 76-72 on Thursday night.
Southeast Missouri led by 18 with just under 12 minutes remaining in the second half, then saw its lead dwindle gradually. Jacksonville State's Derrick Cook hit a 3-pointer and Kayne Henry followed with a fastbreak layup and free throw to draw the Gamecocks within 69-66 with 4:15 to go. Jacksonville State would not draw any closer, however, and a jumper by Jordan Love and two free throws from Nygal Russell gave the Redhawks a 75-68 lead with 31 seconds left.
Skyler Hogan had 16 points and seven rebounds for the Redhawks (5-19, 1-10 Ohio Valley Conference). Sage Tolbert added 14 points.
Henry had 15 points and eight rebounds for the Gamecocks (9-15, 4-7). De'Torrion Ware added 14 points. Marek Welsch had 11 points.
Southeast Missouri plays Tennessee Tech at home on Saturday. Jacksonville State plays at UT Martin on Saturday.
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2020-2021 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Belmont | 18-2 | - | 24-3 |
Morehead State | 17-3 | 1 | 20-7 |
Eastern Kentucky | 15-5 | 3 | 21-6 |
Jacksonville State | 13-6 | 4.5 | 17-8 |
Austin Peay | 10-10 | 8 | 14-12 |
Murray State | 10-10 | 8 | 13-12 |
Southeast Missouri State | 9-11 | 9 | 11-15 |
SIU Edwardsville | 7-12 | 10.5 | 9-16 |
Eastern Illinois | 6-14 | 12 | 9-18 |
UT Martin | 6-14 | 12 | 8-16 |
Tennessee Tech | 5-15 | 13 | 5-22 |
Tennessee State | 3-17 | 15 | 4-19 |