CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Interstat) — Southeast Missouri State earned its first victory of the season, defeating Tennessee State 28-12 on Saturday at Houck Field. The Redhawks improved to 1-4, while the Tigers fell to 1-4.

Quarterback Johnny Weber led Southeast Missouri State, completing 24 of 39 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Brandon Epton Jr. added two rushing touchdowns. The Redhawks built a 21-3 halftime lead and held off a second-half push from Tennessee State, which scored its only touchdown on a 50-yard run by Zack Simmons-Brown in the fourth quarter. Both teams’ defenses recorded two interceptions in the game.