Charleston Southern University Athletics
4-7 , 1-5
Southeast Missouri State
7-4 , 5-1
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Mo. St. | 10 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 43 |
| Charleston So. | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
11/14/2026 10:41:00 PM | Football
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The Buccaneers were able to go up early off an opening drive that only needed two plays to go 75 yards as Hakeem Watters went 55 yards to the endzone for the early 7-0 lead. After this, SEMO scored a touchdown, field goal and safety to go up 12-7. CSU responded with Matt Rolader converting on a 43 yard field goal to cut the deficit to 12-10.
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At the end of the first half, the Redhawks found the endzone again to move the score to 19-10 ahead of the halftime break. They continued the run as they scored 24 unanswered to move the game out of hand. Charleston Southern's Caden Clay found TJ Smith from 41 yards out for a touchdown late in the third quarter to cut into the deficit. SEMO picked off Brody Woolbright for a pick-six in the fourth to place the score at the final of 43-17.
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Jared Echols started at quarterback and went 10-24 for 128 yards while Clay was 3-6 for 60 yards and a touchdown. Each had to leave the game early due to lower body injuries. Watters led the team in rushing with 77 yards off 15 carries. Smith was the top receiver with five receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown with KD Dorsey also having a solid performance of four catches for 66 yards.
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On the defensive side of the ball, Steve Zayachkowsky led the team in tackles with 10 on the day and added a forced fumble as well. Tristan Lennon had six while Taivon Snipe, Champ Brantley and Angel Miles each finished with six.
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Charleston Southern will conclude their 2026 season on Saturday, November 21 against Eastern Illinois with a kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. EST in Charleston, Illinois with the game to be available live on ESPN+.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
SEM 0, CSU 7
CSU - Watters,Hakeem 55 yd run (Rolader,Matt kick), 2 plays, 75 yards, TOP 00:40
SEM 7, CSU 7
SEM - Spain,Khyair 1 yd run (Keller,Justin kick), 7 plays, 31 yards, TOP 03:41
SEM 10, CSU 7
SEM - Keller,Justin 45 yd field goal 5 plays, 5 yards, TOP 02:41
SEM 12, CSU 7
SEM - 0 yd safety
SEM 12, CSU 10
CSU - Rolader,Matt 43 yd field goal 9 plays, 67 yards, TOP 04:15
SEM 19, CSU 10
SEM - Harris-Norman,Khylen 71 yd pass from Wilson,Chance (Keller,Justin kick) 3 plays, 75 yards, TOP 00:59
SEM 26, CSU 10
SEM - Westervelt,Anthony 56 yd pass from Wilson,Chance (Keller,Justin kick) 6 plays, 83 yards, TOP 03:20
SEM 33, CSU 10
SEM - Spain,Khyair 2 yd run (Keller,Justin kick), 7 plays, 55 yards, TOP 03:22
SEM 36, CSU 10
SEM - Keller,Justin 33 yd field goal 4 plays, 3 yards, TOP 00:49
SEM 36, CSU 17
CSU - Smith,TJ 41 yd pass from Clay,Caden (Rolader,Matt kick) 4 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:26
SEM 43, CSU 17
SEM - Scott,Nehemiah 9 yd interception (Keller,Justin kick)
