SEMO vs. Murray State basketball

Friday, February 24, 2017

Laura Simon

Southeast Missouri State defeated Murray State 82-69 on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

Southeast players and fans celebrate the Redhawks 82-69 victory over Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Antonius Cleveland, right, and Trey Kellum smile after a play against Murray State during the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast head coach Rick Ray smiles after his team's victory over Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer on the Redhawks as they take on Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Antonius Cleveland drives against Murray State's Gee McGhee in the first half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Antonius Cleveland dunks against Murray State in the first half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Antonius Cleveland dunks against Murray State in the first half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast head coach Rick Ray directs his team from the sideline during the first half of the Redhawk's game against Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University president, Dr. Carlos Vargas-Aburto, cheers after a three-pointer during the first half of the Redhawks game against Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Antonius Cleveland dunks against Murray State in the first half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
The crowd goes wild after John McGowan hits a half court shot at halftime to win a motorcycle from Lawless Harley Davidson on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
John McGowan jumps into Rowdy the Redhawk's arms after sinking a half court shot at halftime to win a motorcycle from Lawless Harley Davidson on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Fans get ready for the second half of the Southeast game against Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Murray State's Jalen Dupree blocks a shot from Southeast's Trey Kellum during the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Antonius Cleveland helps up teammate Trey Kellum after a play against Murray State during the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Antonius Cleveland takes a shot over a Murray State player during the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Denzel Mahoney hits a three-pointer over Murray State's Terrell Miller, Jr. in the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer after a three-pointer by Antonius Cleveland during the second half of the Redhawks' game against Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer on the Redhawks as they take on Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Jaylen Benton signals a three-pointer in the second half against Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Milos Vranes reacts after a play in the second half against Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans taunt Murray State's Terrel Miller Jr. as he takes a free throw in the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Trey Kellum falls back after a play against Murray State during the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Jaylen Benton hits a three-pointer against Murray State during the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Daniel Simmons signals a three-pointer against Murray State during the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Denzel Mahoney passes around Murray State's Bryce Jones during the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Denzel Mahoney drives around Murray State's Gee McGhee during the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast coach Rick Ray and players celebrate their lead during the second half against Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Antonius Cleveland celebrates the Redhawks lead against Murray State in the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Antonius Cleveland celebrates the Redhawks lead against Murray State in the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Jaylen Benton takes control o the ball over Murray State's Bryce Jones in the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Trey Kellum celebrates the Redhawks lead during the second half against Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Milos Vranes watches the final minutes of the second quarter against Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Antonius Cleveland, left, and Jaylen Benton celebrate a three-pointer against Murray State during the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Denzel Mahoney hits a three-pointer against Murray State during the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Trey Kellum takes in the second quarter against Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Trey Kellum, left, and Jamaal Calvin celebrate the Redhawks' lead over Murray State in the final minute of the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Antonius Cleveland celebrates the Redhawks lead against Murray State in the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Antonius Cleveland celebrates the Redhawks lead against Murray State in the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Milos Vranes blocks a shot from Murray State's Bryce Jones in the second half on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast head coach Rick Ray and players take in the final moment of the second half against Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast's Antonius Cleveland celebrates the Redhawks 82-69 win over Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast head coach Rick Ray smiles after his team's victory over Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Southeast won 82-69. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast players celebrate their 82-69 victory over Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast players celebrate their 82-69 victory over Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast players celebrate their 82-69 victory over Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast players celebrate their 82-69 victory over Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer on the Redhawks as they take on Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer on the Redhawks as they take on Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer on the Redhawks as they take on Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer on the Redhawks as they take on Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer on the Redhawks as they take on Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer on the Redhawks as they take on Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer on the Redhawks as they take on Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer on the Redhawks as they take on Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.comAndy Robert, left, and John Spear pose for a photo during Southeast Missouri State's home game against Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Fans take in the action between Southeast Missouri State and Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer on the Redhawks as they take on Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer on the Redhawks as they take on Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast players celebrate their 82-69 victory over Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast fans cheer on the Redhawks as they take on Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast players celebrate their 82-69 victory over Murray State on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)