SEMO gets four field goals from Pippin, picks up rare shutout in 19-0 win over Northwestern State

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Paxton DeLaurent hit Cam Pedro for the game’s only touchdown, DC Pippin kicked four field goals and Southeast Missouri State defeated Northwestern State 19-0. It was SEMO’s first shutout of a Division I opponent in 30 years. The Redhawks allowed only 120 yards and five first downs. The Demons had 67 yards passing, 53 yards on the ground and were 1 for 10 on third down. DeLaurent and Pedro connected on a 10-yard play for a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter. The Redhawks’ nine-play, 37-yard drive was set up by Khalani Riddick’s 43-yard punt return. The only remaining scoring came from Pippin, who hit field goals of 30, 38, 37, and 24 yards.