Redhawks tennis squad returns to OVC action today

The Southeast Missouri State women's tennis team will shoot for a three-match winning streak today when the Redhawks resume Ohio Valley Conference play at 2 p.m. against visiting Tennessee Tech.

Southeast swept a pair of matches against Division II opponents early this week in Florida. The Redhawks improved to 7-6 overall, which surpasses their victory total from all of last season and is the program's best record since the 1997 squad went 13-9.

Under third-year coach Jay Pacelli, the Redhawks have improved from 1-21 to 6-13 to the current 7-6 mark.

"Our program is making progress, but we have to continue to work hard and improve," Pacelli said.

Southeast is 1-1 in OVC play.

Following today's match, the Redhawks will host nonconference foe Evansville at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Track's Jenkins honored

Southeast senior Heather Jenkins has been named OVC female field athlete of the week.

Jenkins, a Central High School product, won the discus at the Rhodes Open in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday with an NCAA Regional qualifying throw of 163 feet, 5 inches.

Jenkins also finished second in the shot put and third in the hammer throw.

Southeast returns to action March 31 and April 1 when it hosts the Gatorade Classic.

--From staff reports