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APSU’s Chris Horton named OVC Freshman of the Year joins Travis Betran on OVC All-Newcomer team

March 6, 2013 |

Brentwood, TN – Chris Horton, who became the first conference player to block 100 or more shots since 1996-97, has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year.

In addition, Horton and Govs’ leading scorer Travis Betran were been named to the OVC All-Newcomer team. The OVC post-season basketball honors were announced Tuesday by the league office after a vote of league coaches and sports information directors.

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Austin Peay State University freshman Chris Horton receives honor

March 4, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Chris Horton, who became only the fourth player in league history to record 100 single-season blocked shots, has been named Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.

It is the ninth time this season—the second most in OVC history—the Decatur, GA, native claimed the weekly freshman award.

APSU’s Chris Horton named OVC Freshman of the Week. Austin Peay Men’s Basketball.

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Austin Peay Governors need win at Eastern Kentucky Colonels to keep OVC Tournament hopes alive

February 19, 2013 |

Austin Peay Governors vs. Eastern Kentucky

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 | 6:00pm (CT)
Richmond, KY | McBrayer Arena

Richmond, KY – After a weekend that more than teased the Austin Peay State University basketball faithful, the Governors face the cold hard reality.

For their streak to reach 29 straight years participating in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, the Govs must win their final three OVC contests.

Austin Peay men’s Basketball.

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APSU Governors’ Anthony Campbell named OVC Player of Week; Chris Horton earns 8th OVC Freshman of the Week

February 19, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Senior forward Anthony Campbell, who scored more than 20 points in each of Austin Peay State University‘s road victories this weekend, has been named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week.

Meanwhile, teammate Chris Horton, who recorded double-doubles in each of the Governors road wins while also becoming APSU’s single-season blocked shots record holder, has been named OVC Freshman of the Week for the eighth time.

Austin Peay Governors Basketball’s Anthony Campbell (left) and Chris Horton (right). (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information)

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Chris Horton breaks Austin Peay Men’s Basketball single-season record for Blocked Shots

February 18, 2013 |

APSU Sports: Austin Peay Men’s Basketball

Clarksville, TN – A day later and freshman center Chris Horton is Austin Peay State University’s single-season record holder for blocked shots.

Horton entered Saturday night’s contest with SIU Edwardsville needing six blocked shots to break Josh Lewis’ 2003-04 record of 83 blocks.

APSU’s Chris Horton has 85 blocked shots on the season.

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Austin Peay Men’s Basketball’s Chris Horton gets share of OVC Freshman of the Week honor for fifth straight week

December 17, 2012 |

Written by Colby Wilson
APSU Sports Information

Clarksville, TN – For the fifth consecutive week, Austin Peay State University men’s basketball player Chris Horton has earned at least a share of Freshman of the Week honors from the Ohio Valley Conference.

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Austin Peay Governors Basketball hits the road to take on the Arkansas State Red Wolves

December 15, 2012 |

Austin Peay Governors vs. Arkansas State

December 16th, 2012 | Tipoff: 2:00pm
ASU Convocation Center | Jonesboro, AR

Jonesboro, AR – After week off for finals its back to the business of basketball for Austin Peay State University. The Govs will hit the road to face Arkansas State, 2:00pm, Sunday December 14th in the ASU Convocation Center.

The Governors business begins and ends with taking care of the basketball. APSU committed 28 turnovers in its 83-65 loss to Memphis-it was the third time this season the Govs committed 20 or more turnovers.

Austin Peay Men’s Basketball. (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information)

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OVC honors Austin Peay Governors Basketball’s Travis Betran and Chris Horton

December 10, 2012 |

Brentwood, TN – For the first time in a decade the Ohio Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Week honor has gone to the same person for four straight weeks.

That player is Austin Peay State University 6-8 center Chris Horton, who averaged 14.5 points while shooting 82 percent from the floor this week in helping the Governors gain a split.

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Austin Peay Governors Basketball hit the road Saturday to take on the Memphis Tigers

December 7, 2012 |

APSU Sports: Austin Peay Men’s Basketball

Memphis, TN – Expectations sometime are hard to live up to, especially at season’s start.

Teeth were gnashing, the talk show phone lines were lighting up after Memphis, a preseason Top 20 team, got off to a 2-2 start.

APSU Men’s Basketball. (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information)

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Chris Horton leads Austin Peay Governors Basketball to 88-63 victory over Oakland City Mighty Oaks

December 5, 2012 |

APSU Sports: Austin Peay Men’s Basketball

Clarksville, TN – Freshman center Chris Horton scored 21 points on 10-of-12 shooting, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked five shots to lead Austin Peay State University to an 88-63 victory against stubborn Oakland City, Wednesday night, in non-conference basketball action in Dave Aaron Arena.

The victory evens Austin Peay’s record at 4-4 while Oakland City falls to 4-2.

Austin Peay Men’s Basketball. (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information)

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