Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University has narrowed its search for a new athletics director down to five strong candidates, and the University will begin interviewing the first two candidates on campus next week.
APSU began looking for a new AD in April when Coach Dave Loos stepped down from that position after 16 successful years. Loos remains the head coach for the men’s basketball program.

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New Austin Peay State University students, community encouraged to read ‘Saints at the River’
May 16, 2013 |
Clarksville, TN – This summer, Austin Peay State University will welcome new students who will register for classes and pick up one of their books that will serve as the common reading assignment for Fall 2013 semester.
The new book is “Saints at the River” by Ron Rash, and the community also is invited to read the book and participate in the campus events and book discussions beginning in September. New student orientation and registration will begin May 18th and continue throughout the summer. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to participate in APSU Reading Program “The Peay Read”
May 10, 2013 |
Clarksville, TN – The Peay Read is APSU’s collaborative reading program that chooses one title each year to be read by incoming freshman — with the author of the book coming to campus to speak in September.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will be participating in the Peay Read this year by supplying 20 copies of this year’s title, “Saints at the River” in a display near the circulation desk. Library patrons are invited to read the book and attend the Peay Read event keynote speech by the author. «Read the rest of this article»
35th Annual Queen City Road Race is this Saturday
May 1, 2013 |
Clarksville, TN – The 35th Annual Queen City Road Race, scheduled for this Saturday, May 4th, is quickly approaching. Be aware that as the 5K and 7K race routes take runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, there will be several road closures to accommodate the safety of the runners.
The south bound lane of North 2nd Street to Main Street will be closed as well as the eastbound lane of College Street, and University Avenue to 8th Street. Additional closures include Summer Street, Henry Street and the Dunn Center parking lot on the side facing Governors Stadium. «Read the rest of this article»
APSU Athletics Director Dave Loos steps down after 16 years
April 1, 2013 |
Loos to remain Head Coach for Austin Peay Men’s Basketball
Clarksville, TN – When Dave Loos was named Austin Peay State University Athletics Director in April 1997, he was one of a handful of basketball coaches who also served as CEO of his respective athletics department.
In 2006 after Fang Mitchell resigned his Coppin State athletics director’s duties to concentrate on his basketball coaching responsibilities, Loos was the last of a dying breed.
Now, nearly seven years later Loos will step down as APSU athletics director, but remain as Governors’ basketball coach. «Read the rest of this article»
APSU Governors Basketball rolls over UT Martin Skyhawks 91-58
March 2, 2013 |
APSU Sports: Austin Peay Men’s Basketball
Clarksville, TN — Jumping out to a 16-0 lead to open the game, Austin Peay State University’s men’s basketball ball team was never threaten in its regular season and Ohio Valley Conference finale — Saturday at the Dunn Center – in a 91-58 victory over UT Martin.
 Austin Peay Men’s Basketball
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APSU Lady Govs Basketball to hold Senior Night during UT Martin Skyhawks game Saturday night
March 1, 2013 |
UT Martin vs. Austin Peay Lady Govs
Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 | 5:15pm (CT)
Clarksville, TN | Dunn Center (7,257)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University closes out the 2012-13 season with Senior Night, 5:15pm, Saturday, against UT Martin.
The Lady Govs will say goodbye to seniors Meghan Bussabarger, Kaitlyn Hill and Leslie Martinez in a postgame ceremony on the Dunn Center floor.

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APSU Governors Basketball no match for hot shooting Southeast Missouri Redhawks
February 28, 2013 |
Written by Chris Austin
Clarksville Sports Network
Clarksville, TN - Southeast Missouri put on a shooting exhibition in the first half, Thursday in the Dunn Center, scoring 65 points in the first 20 minutes of play on its way to defeating Austin Peay, 108-81.
It was the first 100-point game given up by Austin Peay (7-23, 3-12 OVC) at the Dunn Center since Morehead State scored 102 points in a 102-100 win versus the Governors back on January 20th 1992.
 Austin Peay Men’s Basketball. (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information)
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Austin Peay State University hosting final Basketball Promotions
February 27, 2013 |
Clarksville, TN - Austin Peay State University students and fans are invited to take advantage of multiple promotions at the Govs and Lady Govs final home basketball games, to include free t-shirts, free food for students and discounted tickets for APSU alumni.
When the Lady Govs host Belmont, 7:00pm, Wednesday, the first 300 Austin Peay students can take part in free food available on the Dunn Center second floor. It also is the final night of the Greek Challenge with the grand prize of $500.00 going to the Greek Organization with the highest percentage in attendance. Sigma Phi Epsilon has captured the single-game prize at the each of the first three Greek Challenge nights.
 Austin Peay Men’s Basketball. (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information)
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Austin Peay Lady Govs Basketball head to Charleston to face Eastern Illinois Panthers
February 17, 2013 |
Austin Peay Lady Govs vs. Eastern Illinois
Monday, February 18th, 2013 | 7:00pm (CT)
Charleston, IL | Lantz Arena (5,400)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University women’s basketball team looks to make it two wins in a row on its season-ending three-game roadtrip when the Lady Govs face Eastern Illinois, 7:00pm, Monday at Lantz Arena.
Austin Peay’s defense held SIU Edwardsville to 25 percent shooting, Saturday, ending a three-game losing streak.
 Austin Peay Women’s Basketball. (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information)
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