Nov. 24, 2006

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Cape Girardeau, Mo. - The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks claimed their second straight victory with a 78-75 decision over California-Riverside in the home opener at the Show Me Center.

The Redhawks, who shot 50% from the floor and 42% from three, built up a seven point lead with just 42-seconds remaining, but UC-Riverside battled back and had a chance to tie the game with four-seconds remaining.

David Johnson put Southeast up 75-68 with a resounding dunk off a fast break, but three-pointers by Justin Bell and Larry Cunningham pulled the Highlanders to within one point at 75-74 with 15-seconds left. Roderick Pearson made two free throws to make it 77-74 but he fouled Bell behind the arc with four-seconds remaining sending Bell to the line to shoot three free throws. He made the first but missed the next two and Southeast held on for the victory.

The Redhawks had five players in double figures led by Rembert's 15 points and nine rebounds. Terrick Willoughby had 14 points including 4-5 from three, Brandon Foust had 13 and Johnson and Pearson each added 10.

The Highlanders, 3-4, wre led by Cunningham with 21 points while Bell added 18 and B.J. Visman had 13 points and a game-high 16 rebounds.

Southeast, 2-3, will play at Evansville on Monday, 7:05 p.m.