BRIEFLY: OTAHKS TO OPEN OVC ACTION

Defending Ohio Valley Conference volleyball champion Southeast Missouri State begins defense of its title this weekend at Houck Fieldhouse.

Off to a slow start at 1-6, SEMO is excited to begin conference play.

"We have faced some tough competition over the past two weeks and I hope that translates into big wins this weekend," said SEMO coach Cindy Gannon.

The Otahkians face Tennessee-Martin (6-2) today at 1 p.m. and Murray State (2-5) on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Dedication ceremonies for the Jacque LeMone "Go SEMO" locker room will be today at 9 a.m. The state-of-the-art facility was named in honor of LeMone, an avid supporter of all sports at SEMO, who held a special fondness for the volleyball program.