Otahkians look for a boost after doubleheader setback

Southeast Missouri State University's softball team will look to shake off Wednesday's pair of 9-0 losses to Missouri when the Otahkians jump back into Ohio Valley Conference play this weekend.

The Otahkians (6-17, 2-1 OVC) visit Austin Peay (13-16-1, 3-0) for a three-game series beginning with today's 1 p.m. doubleheader. There will be a 1 p.m. single game Sunday.

"The conference season is what we are concentrating on," Southeast coach Lana Richmond said.

Neither Southeast or Austin Peay are considered prime contenders for the OVC championship as the Otahkians were picked fourth in the preseason and the Governors were selected sixth.

Both squads opened their conference schedules against teams picked to finish near the bottom of the race. Southeast won two of three from Tennessee State and Austin Peay swept Morehead State.

SEtennis match against Tenn. State postponed

For the second time this season, Southeast's home tennis match against Tennessee State was postponed Friday because of the threat of rain and no indoor facility as a backup.

The match between the Otahkians (2-5) and Tigers (0-6) will be rescheduled soon.

-- From staff reports