2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament: Charleston vs. Advance

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com

The No. 3 Charleston Blue Jays led wire-to-wire as they defeated the No. 14 Advance Hornets 90-57 in the opening round of the 2023 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament.

Charleston forward Ko'Terrion Owens handles the ball during the Blue Jays' 90-57 win over Advance in the opening round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)
Charleston forward Deshaun Henderson puts up a shot during the Blue Jays' 90-57 win over Advance in the opening round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)
Charleston forward Ko'Terrion Owens leaps for a layup during the Blue Jays' 90-57 win over Advance in the opening round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)
Advance guard Hunter Rodgers dribbles the ball as Charleston forward Owen Willis, left, chases in the opening round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)
Charleston forward Owen Willis, left, puts up a three-point shot against Advance in the opening round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)
Advance guard Jameson Hamlin drives toward the basket while Charleston forward Ko'Terrion Owens, left, defends in the opening round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)
Advance guard Hunter Rodgers handles the ball against Charleston in the opening round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)
Advance guard Braylen Carlton looks to pass the ball against Charleston in the opening round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)
Charleston forward Ko'Terrion Owens makes a pass during the Blue Jays' 90-57 win over Advance in the opening round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)
Charleston guard Tayshon Clark makes a pass during the Blue Jays' 90-57 win over Advance in the opening round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)
Charleston guard Govarion Johnson prepares to shoot a free throw during the Blue Jays' 90-57 win over Advance in the opening round of the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)