SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Southeast Missouri State entered the 2023-24 season under fourth-year head coach Briley Palmer, tasked with stabilizing a program competing in the Ohio Valley Conference with 14 players across the roster. The Redhawks' 9-17 overall record included a 2-5 conference mark that placed them in the lower half of OVC standings, though their home record of 6-6 at the Show Me Center contrasted sharply with their 3-11 road performance. Offensively, Southeast Missouri State averaged 65.4 points per game while surrendering 68.2, a differential suggesting competitive contests marred by narrow margins rather than dominant performances.
Located in Cape Girardeau with an enrollment of 9,677 students, the university has fielded Division I athletics since transitioning from FCS status. Palmer's squad struggled with consistency throughout the season, particularly in away games where the team won just three contests compared to six at home. The 2-5 conference record indicated work remains to elevate Southeast Missouri State within the OVC, where tournament positioning depends heavily on late-season performance and conference tournament seeding.
KEY FACTS
| School | Southeast Missouri State University |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
| Venue | Show Me Center |
| Head Coach | Briley Palmer |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Madison Ayers | G |
| 33 | Evie Caruso | F |
| 15 | Anjelicia Del Valle | G |
| 13 | Noelani Dunn | G |
| 12 | Da'Kariya Jackson | G |
| 4 | Kearra Jones | F |
| 11 | Lexi McCully | G |
| 2 | Raissa Nsabua | G |
| 3 | Zoey Rixter | G |
| 25 | Aa'Mya Stacker | C |
| 23 | Addison Tarr | G |
| 0 | Carmen Taylor | G |
| 1 | Charmen Taylor | G |
| 21 | Ainaya Williams | C |
SEASON RECORD
14-18
Overall
8-6
Home
6-12
Away
4-6
Conference
66.8 PPG / 67.0 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | Illinois Fighting Illini | L 67-91 |
| Nov 6 | Evansville Purple Aces | W 71-66 |
| Nov 12 | Missouri State Lady Bears | L 57-67 |
| Nov 19 | Wichita State Shockers | W 69-62 |
| Nov 30 | Arizona State Sun Devils | L 56-85 |
| Nov 30 | San Diego Toreros | L 55-65 |
| Dec 4 | Harris-Stowe State Hornets | W 116-34 |
| Dec 6 | Southern Illinois Salukis | L 71-76 |
| Dec 18 | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | L 66-79 |
| Dec 20 | Tennessee State Lady Tigers | L 72-76 |
| Dec 30 | William Woods Owls | W 91-62 |
| Jan 1 | Eastern Illinois Panthers | W 70-68 |
| Jan 3 | Western Illinois Leathernecks | L 51-58 |
| Jan 8 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | L 46-77 |
| Jan 10 | Morehead State Eagles | L 59-65 |
| Jan 15 | Lindenwood Lions | L 66-78 |
| Jan 17 | SIU Edwardsville Cougars | W 64-56 |
| Jan 20 | UT Martin Skyhawks | L 56-67 |
| Jan 22 | Little Rock Trojans | W 67-57 |
| Jan 29 | Western Illinois Leathernecks | L 55-69 |
| Jan 31 | Eastern Illinois Panthers | W 71-56 |
| Feb 5 | Morehead State Eagles | L 57-71 |
| Feb 7 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | L 57-90 |
| Feb 12 | SIU Edwardsville Cougars | L 61-69 |
| Feb 14 | Lindenwood Lions | L 67-78 |
| Feb 17 | UT Martin Skyhawks | W 62-52 |
| Feb 21 | Little Rock Trojans | W 71-62 |
| Feb 26 | Tennessee State Lady Tigers | W 89-52 |
| Feb 28 | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | W 83-61 |
| Mar 4 | Little Rock Trojans | W 68-65 |
| Mar 5 | Morehead State Eagles | W 60-55 |
| Mar 6 | Western Illinois Leathernecks | L 66-74 |
OTHER SPORTS AT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE
OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
- Eastern Illinois Panthers
- Lindenwood Lions and Lady Lions
- Morehead State Eagles
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars
- Tennessee State Tigers
- Tennessee Technological Golden Eagles
- Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans
- Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- Tennessee at Martin Skyhawks
- Western Illinois Leathernecks
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Missouri Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Southeast Missouri State Women's Basketball compete in?
- Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Women's Basketball competes in the Ohio Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Southeast Missouri State play women's basketball home games?
- Southeast Missouri State Women's Basketball plays home games at Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.
- Who is the head coach of Southeast Missouri State Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Women's Basketball is Briley Palmer.
- When was Southeast Missouri State Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Southeast Missouri State Women's Basketball is not currently available.