NewsMarch 15, 2007

The Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team traveled from the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport to Austin, Tex. to face Oklahoma in the NCAA Regional Tournament.

The nation's top rebounders, Southeast Missouri State's Lachelle Lyles, left, and Oklahoma's Courtney Paris, stood ready for the ball in the second half at the NCAA Regional Tournament March 17 in Austin, Tex.
The nation's top rebounders, Southeast Missouri State's Lachelle Lyles, left, and Oklahoma's Courtney Paris, stood ready for the ball in the second half at the NCAA Regional Tournament March 17 in Austin, Tex.
Dr. Ken Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, spoke to the Southeast Show Band prior to the game.
Dr. Ken Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, spoke to the Southeast Show Band prior to the game.
Barry Bernhardt directed the Southeast Show Band.
Barry Bernhardt directed the Southeast Show Band.
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The Southeast Show Band played the National Anthem before the game.
The Southeast Show Band played the National Anthem before the game.
Oklahoma head coach Sherri Coale greeted Southeast Missouri State head coach John Ishee just before the game began.
Oklahoma head coach Sherri Coale greeted Southeast Missouri State head coach John Ishee just before the game began.
Southeast Missouri State's Tonya Daugherty looked to pass as Oklahoma's Courtney Paris defended her.
Southeast Missouri State's Tonya Daugherty looked to pass as Oklahoma's Courtney Paris defended her.
The Redhawks' trip to Austin, Tex. began at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport on March 15.
The Redhawks' trip to Austin, Tex. began at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport on March 15.
Southeast Missouri State's Lachelle Lyles "swallowed up" a rebound between Oklahoma's Leah Rush, left, and Courtney Paris.
Southeast Missouri State's Lachelle Lyles "swallowed up" a rebound between Oklahoma's Leah Rush, left, and Courtney Paris.
Southeast Missouri State's Sonya Daugherty put up a shot over Oklahoma's Jenna Plumley.
Southeast Missouri State's Sonya Daugherty put up a shot over Oklahoma's Jenna Plumley.
Coach John Ishee sent his team back to the court after a time-out.
Coach John Ishee sent his team back to the court after a time-out.
Southeast Missouri State's Lachelle Lyles went after an outward ball....
Southeast Missouri State's Lachelle Lyles went after an outward ball....
....and fired it back in-bounds.
....and fired it back in-bounds.
The Southeast Missouri State cheerleaders performed for Redhawks fans.
The Southeast Missouri State cheerleaders performed for Redhawks fans.
Southeast Missouri State's Sonya Daugherty drove inside against Oklahoma's Leah Rush, right, and Erin Higgins.
Southeast Missouri State's Sonya Daugherty drove inside against Oklahoma's Leah Rush, right, and Erin Higgins.
Southeast Missouri State's Tarina Nixon drove past Oklahoma's Leah Rush.
Southeast Missouri State's Tarina Nixon drove past Oklahoma's Leah Rush.
Southeast Missouri State's Missy Whitney went after a loose ball after attempting to recover her own rebound between Oklahoma's Ashley Paris, left, and Leah Rush.
Southeast Missouri State's Missy Whitney went after a loose ball after attempting to recover her own rebound between Oklahoma's Ashley Paris, left, and Leah Rush.
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The game was covered by ESPN and displayed above the court.
The game was covered by ESPN and displayed above the court.
Rowdy Redhawk helped to keep Southeast Missouri State fans in the game.
Rowdy Redhawk helped to keep Southeast Missouri State fans in the game.
Southeast Missouri State's Ashley Lovelady went up for a shot against Oklahoma's Jenna Plumley.
Southeast Missouri State's Ashley Lovelady went up for a shot against Oklahoma's Jenna Plumley.
Coach John Ishee and the Southeast Missouri State bench followed the game into the closing moments.
Coach John Ishee and the Southeast Missouri State bench followed the game into the closing moments.
Southeast Missouri State supporters cheer for the Redhawks.
Southeast Missouri State supporters cheer for the Redhawks.
The Redhawks bench watches the final seconds of the game.
The Redhawks bench watches the final seconds of the game.
With the game ended, the Redhawks filed past the Oklahoma team and its head coach, Sherri Coale.
With the game ended, the Redhawks filed past the Oklahoma team and its head coach, Sherri Coale.
The Redhawks gathered at mid-court following the game.
The Redhawks gathered at mid-court following the game.
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The Redhawks arrived in Austin, Tex. on Thursday ahead of their Saturday matchup with Oklahoma in the NCAA Regional Tournament. Players included, from right, Rachel Blunt, Heather Diebold, Mathilde Dufour, Tarina Nixon and Joiceline Thesing.
The Redhawks arrived in Austin, Tex. on Thursday ahead of their Saturday matchup with Oklahoma in the NCAA Regional Tournament. Players included, from right, Rachel Blunt, Heather Diebold, Mathilde Dufour, Tarina Nixon and Joiceline Thesing.
Southeast Missouri State head coach John Ishee spoke at a news conference on Friday with Tarina Nixon, center, and Lachelle Lyles.
Southeast Missouri State head coach John Ishee spoke at a news conference on Friday with Tarina Nixon, center, and Lachelle Lyles.
The Redhawks practiced at the Frank Erwin Center on the University of Texas at Austin campus on Friday.
The Redhawks practiced at the Frank Erwin Center on the University of Texas at Austin campus on Friday.
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The Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team traveled from the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport to Austin, Tex. to face Oklahoma in the NCAA Regional Tournament.

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