SEMO Defense Struggles in 59-31 Loss to Southern Illinois

Connor HarbitSeptember 22nd, 2025NCAA Sports

Cape Girardeau, Mo. (KFMO) - Offensive might was on full display last Saturday, but Southeastern Missouri couldn't match the pace set by Southern Illnois, with the Salukis picking up a 59-31 win on the road.

Redhawks quarterback Jax Leatherwood put up stellar numbers, going 33-47 for 442 yards and 2 touchdowns, but Salukis quarterback DJ Williams passed for 4 touchdowns himself. Williams also rushed for 2 more on the ground, giving him 6 total for the game.

The Redhawks are 1-3 for the season. Next week, SEMO will be on the road facing an 0-4 UT Martin side. The Skyhawks are yet to finish a game within 20 points of their opponent, but have played three FBS schools-- Oklahoma State, UTEP, and Missouri State.

Out of Town Scoreboard

Class 5, District 1 Tournament, Championship Game
Friday (KFMO, Video) - Final
1-Farmington21
2-Cape Central0
Class 3, District 1 Tournament, Championship Game
Friday - Final
1-Dexter33
3-Potosi12
Class 3, District 2 Tournament, Championship Game
Friday - Final
1-Valle Catholic34
2-Lift for Life48
Class 4, District 1 Tournament, Championship Game
Friday - Final
1-Festus42
6-North County24
Bob Sechrest Classic (@ Mineral Area)
Friday (PLUS) - Final
Wabash Valley65
Mineral Area95
Bob Sechrest Classic (@ Mineral Area)
Saturday (KFMO, PLUS) - Final
Lake Land68
Mineral Area77
NJCAA National Tournament, First Round
Wednesday (KFMO, PLUS) 
3-FL Southwestern-
14-Mineral Area-
Saturday - Final
Mineral Area62
Triton53

Broadcast Schedule

Tuesday, November 18:
4:30p, WBB: John A. Logan @ Mineral Area
5:30p, NHL: St. Louis @ Toronto*
Wednesday, November 19:
9:30a, VB, Nat'l Tourn, First Rnd: 3-FLSW vs 14-MAC
Thursday, November 20:
5:30p, NHL: St. Louis @ Philadelphia*
Saturday, November 22:
12:00p: KFMO Tailgate Show fueled by McDonald's
12:30p, FB, Class 5 Qtrfinal: Kirkwood @ Farmington
1:30p, MBB: Olney Central @ Mineral Area+
2:00p, NHL: St. Louis @ NY Islanders*
Sunday, November 23:
11:00a, NFL, Week 12: Indianapolis @ Kansas City
Monday, November 24:
4:30p, BBB, AV Qtrs: 1-South Iron vs 8-Ellington
5:30p, NHL: St. Louis @ NY Rangers*
6:30p, BBB, AV Qtrs: 2-Arcadia Valley vs 7-Clearwater
8:00p, BBB, AV Qtrs: 3-West County vs 6-Lesterville
Tuesday, November 25:
4:30p, GBB: Fredericktown @ Arcadia Valley
6:30p, BBB, AV Qtrs: 4-Fredericktown vs 5-Bismarck 
Wednesday, November 26:
4:30p, WBB: Wabash Valley @ Mineral Area+
5:30p, NHL: St. Louis @ New Jersey*
6:00p, BBB, AV Semis: TBD vs TBD^
8:00p, BBB, AV Semis: TBD vs TBD^
Thursday, November 27:
2:00p, NFL, Week 13: Kansas City @ Dallas
6:00p, BBB, AV 3rd Place: TBD vs TBD+^
8:00p, BBB, AV Championship: TBD vs TBD+^
Friday, November 28:
2:30p, NHL: Ottawa @ St. Louis*
Saturday, November 29:
12:30p, WBB: Mineral Area @ Olney Central
6:30p, NHL: Utah @ St. Louis*
^ - denotes live video
+ -denotes game on KFMOsportsPlus
* - denotes game on B104.3