SEMO Redhawks basketball: A look ahead at the upcoming week

SEMO is coming off a historic week of basketball, securing two impressive home victories over OVC-Big South rivals UT Martin and Tennessee State.

The Redhawks defeated UT Martin 90-79 before edging out Tennessee State in a thrilling overtime battle, 89-87.

Key storylines from last week heading into this week's action include: Rob Martin reaching 200 career assists, SEMO extending its win streak to three games, the Redhawks pushing to break into the top three of the OVC-Big South standings, and SEMO posting back-to-back high-scoring performances, with 90 and 89 points—their highest two-game total of the season.

SEMO looks to carry this momentum forward as they continue their push up the conference rankings.

This week is a pivotal one for the Redhawks as they face a critical road test.

On Thursday, SEMO travels to Morehead, Kentucky, for a must-win showdown against Morehead State, the current leader in the OVC standings with a 9-3 conference record.

The challenge is steep—Morehead State boasts an impressive 9-1 home record, making this one of SEMO’s toughest matchups of the season.

However, a victory would be monumental, extending SEMO’s win streak to four games and propelling them to a 9-4 conference record, which would create a tie for first place in the OVC standings.

On Saturday, SEMO continues its road trip with a matchup against the 9-13 Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. Southern Indiana has struggled this season, sitting at 4-8 in OVC play, tied for second-to-last in the standings.

Regardless of Thursday’s outcome, this is a must-win game for the Redhawks.

With Southern Indiana enduring a down year, SEMO cannot afford to slip up if they want to maintain their top-seeded position in the OVC race.

Taking care of business on the road will be crucial as they push toward the top of the standings.

It’s a crucial week for Redhawks basketball, as two wins could propel them to the top seed in the OVC—a massive boost with the conference tournament just a month away.

With their sights set on an OVC title and a chance to go dancing in March, SEMO must capitalize on this opportunity to strengthen their position and build momentum for the postseason.