SE AWARDS MARTIN SOLE POSSESSION OF OVC CELLAR

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Southeast Missouri State University's football team had virtually no problems Saturday in putting together a two-game winning streak.

The Indians took advantage of a downtrodden Tennessee-Martin squad and pasted the Skyhawks 36-7 for their first Ohio Valley Conference victory of the season.

Southeast, which upset Southwest Missouri last week, is now 2-7 overall and 1-4 in OVC play.

UTM fell to 1-8 overall and finished OVC play at 0-7 as the Skyhawks clinched last place in the eight-team league."It's nice to have a game like this," said Southeast coach John Mumford. "Tennessee-Martin is struggling right now and we were able to get going pretty good and play a lot of kids, which was nice to see."The Indians even overcame a bit of adversity as three players punter/place-kicker Seth Carriere, starting noseguard Jason DeWolf and backup linebacker Ryan Lock did not make the trip after violating unspecified team policy Thursday.

The Indians only had to punt three times. Bobby Brune the starting quarterback for much of the season averaged 28 yards on two attempts while starting linebacker Jeremy Atwell had an 11-yard punt late in the game.

Place-kicker Andy Cisne, a Poplar Bluff product, was busy and he held up well. Cisne kicked a 25-yard field goal, three of five extra points and booted a few kickoffs into the end zone."We only started working with Andy on the kicking Friday and he did a heck of a job," said Mumford. "I was concerned with the punting, but I thought Bobby did a good job. We've worked him in quick-kick situations in practice, so he's kicked a few."Southeast did pretty much what it wanted all day against the Skyhawks, holding a huge 469 to 191 edge in total yards.

Quarterback Rashad West, making his first career start after last week's big performance off the bench, had another strong game, completing 13 of 23 passes for 260 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. West also ran for a TD."Rashad had another very good game," Mumford said. "He's real poised back there and he sees things very well."Tight end John Borne continued to be one of West's favorite targets as he caught five passes for 118 yards and a touchdown."John is a very good blocker and he's been catching a lot of passes lately. He's having a fine season," said Mumford. "He and Rashad seem to have some karma going. They connect real well."K.D. Koleosho and Corey Chester both caught three passes, with one of Koleosho's receptions going for a touchdown.

Southeast rushed for 203 yards as four players gained 25 yards or more.

Koleosho had 57 yards on just eight carries, freshman Iven Brown had 45 yards on 10 carries and Riki Smith gained 42 yards on 11 attempts, scoring twice on short runs.

West directed six scoring drives, covering 80 yards, 86 yards, 42 yards, 54 yards, 85 yards and 80 yards.

Koleosho's 50-yard TD reception off a screen pass from West gave the Indians a 7-0 lead with 5:16 left in the first quarter.

The rout was then on as Southeast scored 16 second-quarter points. Cisne kicked a 25-yard field goal, Smith went in from 1 yard out and Smith scored on a 4-yard run with 1:24 left before halftime, making it 23-0 at the break.

Borne's 33-yard TD reception midway through the third quarter put the Indians ahead 30-0 and West's 11-yard TD run early n Indians pick up first conference win, hang 36-7 loss on Skyhawks.

By Marty MishowSoutheast MissourianMARTIN, Tenn. Southeast Missouri State University's football team had virtually no problems Saturday in putting together a two-game winning streak.

The Indians took advantage of a downtrodden Tennessee-Martin squad and pasted the Skyhawks 36-7 for their first Ohio Valley Conference victory of the season.

Southeast, which upset Southwest Missouri last week, is now 2-7 overall and 1-4 in OVC play.

UTM fell to 1-8 overall and finished OVC play at 0-7 as the Skyhawks clinched last place in the eight-team league."It's nice to have a game like this," said Southeast coach John Mumford. "Tennessee-Martin is struggling right now and we were able to get going pretty good and play a lot of kids, which was nice to see."The Indians even overcame a bit of adversity as three players punter/place-kicker Seth Carriere, starting noseguard Jason DeWolf and backup linebacker Ryan Lock did not make the trip after violating unspecified team policy Thursday.

The Indians only had to punt three times. Bobby Brune the starting quarterback for much of the season averaged 28 yards on two attempts while starting linebacker Jeremy Atwell had an 11-yard punt late in the game.

Place-kicker Andy Cisne, a Poplar Bluff product, was busy and he held up well. Cisne kicked a 25-yard field goal, three of five extra points and booted a few kickoffs into the end zone."We only started working with Andy on the kicking Friday and he did a heck of a job," said Mumford. "I was concerned with the punting, but I thought Bobby did a good job. We've worked him in quick-kick situations in practice, so he's kicked a few."Southeast did pretty much what it wanted all day against the Skyhawks, holding a huge 469 to 191 edge in total yards.

Quarterback Rashad West, making his first career start after last week's big performance off the bench, had another strong game, completing 13 of 23 passes for 260 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. West also ran for a TD."Rashad had another very good game," Mumford said. "He's real poised back there and he sees things very well."Tight end John Borne continued to be one of West's favorite targets as he caught five passes for 118 yards and a touchdown."John is a very good blocker and he's been catching a lot of passes lately. He's having a fine season," said Mumford. "He and Rashad seem to have some karma going. They connect real well."K.D. Koleosho and Corey Chester both caught three passes, with one of Koleosho's receptions going for a touchdown.

Southeast rushed for 203 yards as four players gained 25 yards or more.

Koleosho had 57 yards on just eight carries, freshman Iven Brown had 45 yards on 10 carries and Riki Smith gained 42 yards on 11 attempts, scoring twice on short runs.

West directed six scoring drives, covering 80 yards, 86 yards, 42 yards, 54 yards, 85 yards and 80 yards.

Koleosho's 50-yard TD reception off a screen pass from West gave the Indians a 7-0 lead with 5:16 left in the first quarter.

The rout was then on as Southeast scored 16 second-quarter points. Cisne kicked a 25-yard field goal, Smith went in from 1 yard out and Smith scored on a 4-yard run with 1:24 left before halftime, making it 23-0 at the break.

Borne's 33-yard TD reception midway through the third quarter put the Indians ahead 30-0 and West's 11-yard TD run early in the final period made it 36-0.

The Indians came close to posting a shutout but UTM finally scored with 2:53 left."I was disappointed for the defense that we didn't get a shutout, but overall it was a good game for us," said Mumford.

Defensively, Brian Hinton intercepted his OVC-best fifth pass of the season and redshirt freshman end Kent Langston of Jackson who has played sparingly this season had his first two career quarterback sacks as he saw quite a bit of action. Joel Becker had the Indians' other sack.

According to unofficial press box statistics, Donovan LaViness led the Indians in tackles with eight and in tackles for loss with four. Atwell was credited with six tackles. in the final period made it 36-0.

The Indians came close to posting a shutout but UTM finally scored with 2:53 left."I was disappointed for the defense that we didn't get a shutout, but overall it was a good game for us," said Mumford.

Defensively, Brian Hinton intercepted his OVC-best fifth pass of the season and redshirt freshman end Kent Langston of Jackson -- who has played sparingly this season -- had his first two career quarterback sacks as he saw quite a bit of action. Joel Becker had the Indians' other sack.

According to unofficial press box statistics, Donovan LaViness led the Indians in tackles with eight and in tackles for loss with four. Atwell was credited with six tackles.