Redhawks QB receives OVC award for opener

Facing a team from the Big East Conference failed to faze Southeast Missouri State quarterback Victor Anderson.

Anderson, a junior, was one of the few bright spots for the Redhawks in their 59-3 loss to the University of Cincinnati on Thursday. He was rewarded for his effort by being named the Ohio Valley Conference newcomer of the week for the first week of action.

Anderson rushed for a game-high 118 yards on 13 carries and threw for 58 yards on 8-of-16 passing. He split time at quarterback with Houston Lillard in the game.

The Redhawks return to action Saturday when they host Southwest Baptist at Houck Stadium.

Women's soccer

Missouri State's Jenna Laughlin scored eight minutes into the game and that was all the Bears needed as they defeated the Redhawks 1-0 on Sunday.

It was the first loss of the season for Southeast, which managed just two shots in the second half.

Lindsay Pickering made four saves in the loss.

Southeast returns to action Sunday when it hosts DePaul at Houck Stadium.

Cross country

The Southeast women's cross country team scored 29 points to win the Stegemoller Classic in Evansville, Ind., on Saturday.

Junior Juli Koenegstein finished second in 14 minutes, 29 seconds to lead the Redhawks.

Rounding out the scoring for the Redhawks were: Linnea Woldtvedt (fourth, 14:52), Brandi Gervais (sixth, 14:57), Laura Gosen (eighth, 14:58) and Amy Warren (ninth, 15:03).

The Southeast men's team finished third with 69 points. Junior Brandon Karcher was Southeast's top finisher, taking seventh in 18:28.

Rounding out the scoring for the Redhawks were: Brandon Funderburk (ninth, 18:54), Tom Kinder (14th, 19:16), Paul Stemmerman (17th, 19:29) and Jamie Lee (22nd, 19:51).

Volleyball

Senior middle blocker Brenna Schlader earned all-tournament team honors at the North Florida Labor Day Classic tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday.

Schlader recorded 10 kills and four block assists in the Redhawks' 3-1 loss to Texas-San Antonio. Aubrey Dondlinger led Southeast with 14 kills and 10 digs in that match.

The Redhawks finished the tournament 1-2, dropping their season record to 3-3. They return to action Friday when they play in the Santo Bento tournament in St. Louis.