CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Interstat) — The Morehead State women’s basketball team secured a 71-57 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Thursday night at the Show Me Center.

The Eagles built a 21-12 lead after the first quarter and maintained control throughout the Ohio Valley Conference game. Raissa Nsabua led all scorers with 24 points for the Redhawks. Morehead State countered with balanced scoring as Landon Forbes and Violet McNece each contributed 18 points. Marie Sepp directed the offense with nine assists for the Eagles.

Morehead State improved to 15-9 overall. Southeast Missouri State fell to 8-14. An announced crowd of 590 attended.