SEMO vs. Tennessee Tech men's basketball

Southeast Missouri State defeats Tennessee Tech 65-61 Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Jarekious Bradley drives to the basket past Tennessee Tech's Charles Jackson during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

Gary Rust meets Rowdy Redhawk as the Rust family is introduced at halftime of the men's game with Tennessee Tech Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

Members of the Rust family, from left, Gary, Sherry, Rex, Jon and Victoria, are introduced at halftime of the men's game with Tennessee Tech Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center. They were inducted Jan. 16 into the Southeast Missouri State University Athletic Hall of Fame as Friends of the Redhawks.

Class of 2014 Athletic Hall of Fame members pose for a photo, including the Southeast Missouri State 2000 volleyball team, the Rust family, Derek Winans, Donald Metz and Mary Kate Farrington, at halftime of the men's game with Tennessee Tech Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha is introduced during halftime of the men's game with Tennessee Tech Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

Rowdy Redhawk poses for a photo with members of the Cardinals Caravan, from left, Tom Lawless, Danny Cox, Tommy Pham, Tyler Lyons, Marco Gonzales and Michael Wacha, during halftime of the men's game with Tennessee Tech Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

The Southeast Sundancers perform at the men's game with Tennessee Tech Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

The Southeast Show Band performs at the men's basketball game with Tennessee Tech Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

Redhawks fans watch the men's basketball game with Tennessee Tech Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Marcus Wallace drives and shoots between Tennessee Tech's Torrance Rowe, left, and Dwan Caldwell during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

A Redhawks fan retrieves the ball after it went into the stands during the second half of the men's game with Tennessee Tech Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Josh Langford looks to pass as Tennessee Tech's Jordan Johnson defends during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's J.J. Thompson takes a shot as Tennessee Tech's Torrance Rowe defends during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Aaron Adeoye shoots over Tennessee Tech's Mason Ramsey during the first half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Nino Johnson grabs for a rebound with Tennessee State's Shirmane Thomas, right, and Javon McKay during the second half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Nino Johnson drives to the basket against Tennessee Tech's Charles Jackson, left, and Dwan Caldwell during the second half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.

Southeast Missouri State coach Dickey Nutt directs his team against Tennessee Tech during the second half Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at the Show Me Center.