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SEMO Softball Wins Home Opener
Redhawks defeat Tennessee State 2-7 in long-awaited home contest
Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:52am
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SEMO softball's home opener victory showcases the team's resilience after a challenging start to the season.Cape Girardeau TodayThe Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) softball team won their home opener on Saturday, defeating Tennessee State 2-7. SEMO's Maddie Carney pitched a strong game, allowing just two unearned runs. The Redhawks jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning thanks to a 3 RBI double from Raigan Brannon. SEMO will wrap up the series with a doubleheader against Tennessee State on Sunday starting at noon.
Why it matters
The win was an important one for the SEMO softball team, who had faced numerous weather-related cancellations and postponements earlier in the month. The home opener victory gives the Redhawks momentum heading into the rest of their conference schedule.
The details
SEMO softball pitcher Maddie Carney had a dominant performance, allowing just two unearned runs over the course of the game. The Redhawks offense was led by Raigan Brannon's 3 RBI double in the first inning, which gave SEMO an early 4-0 lead that they would not relinquish.
- The game was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
- SEMO and Tennessee State will play a doubleheader on Sunday, March 30, 2026 starting at 12:00 PM.
The players
Maddie Carney
The starting pitcher for SEMO softball who had a strong outing, allowing just two unearned runs.
Raigan Brannon
The SEMO softball player who hit a 3 RBI double in the first inning to give the Redhawks an early 4-0 lead.
What’s next
SEMO and Tennessee State will play a doubleheader on Sunday, March 30, 2026 starting at 12:00 PM to wrap up the series.
The takeaway
The SEMO softball team's home opener victory over Tennessee State was an important win after facing numerous weather-related postponements earlier in the month. The Redhawks' strong pitching and timely hitting gave them a comfortable win and momentum heading into the rest of their conference schedule.
