OVC looks into parting gesture

Ohio Valley Conference officials are attempting to gather information regarding a reported incident following Thursday night's men's basketball game between Southeast Missouri State University and Tennessee Tech at the Show Me Center.

Tech forward Willie Jenkins, who scored 34 points in the Eagles' dramatic 82-81 overtime win, is alleged to have made an obscene gesture to a group of Southeast fans in the immediate moments after the contest.

OVC spokesperson Kim Melcher said the league office in Brentwood, Tenn., received an e-mail from a Southeast fan on Friday regarding the alleged incident, but she said the conference has not yet launched a formal investigation.

"We have heard about it, but we really don't know all the particulars," Melcher said. "We're looking into it."

Southeast coach Gary Garner said he did not see the alleged gesture, which is not captured on any game tape because it would have happened after the contest ended.

"I did hear about it," Garner said.

--Marty Mishow