Topic: NCAA tournament

Austin Peay State University President Alisa White delivered on promise to ‘advance this institution’

July 28, 2020 |

Clarksville, TN – When Dr. Alisa White assumes the presidency at Sam Houston State University in early August, she will leave Austin Peay State University (APSU) knowing she delivered on the promise she gave on a spring day five years ago. 

Dr. Alisa White. (APSU)

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Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball falls to #16/#18 Kentucky at SEC Tournament, 86-65

March 6, 2020 |

Greenville, SC – Tennessee Lady Vols basketball freshman Jordan Horston poured in a career-high 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to fend off a hot-handed #16/18 Kentucky team that shot 51 percent from the floor to seize an 86-65 victory in a No. 3 seed vs. No. 6 seed match-up  in the SEC Tournament Third Round on Friday night.
 
Junior Rennia Davis and senior Lou Brown were also in double figures for Tennessee (21-10), posting 14 and 10 points, respectively.
 
Kentucky (22-7) was led by Rhyne Howard who finished with 24 points, Tatyana Wyatt with 14 and Sabrina Haines with 12.

Tennessee Women’s Basketball freshman #25 Jordan Horston had 24 points and 4 rebounds in loss to Kentucky Friday night. (UT Athletics)

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Instant Peay Play: March Madness highlights busy week for APSU Athletics

By Chris Austin | March 2, 2020 |

Clarksville, TN – If you thought March Madness was just on the basketball court this week, you are mistaken if you are a fan of Austin Peay State University (APSU) athletics, as the next seven days will be full of action both home and away for the Governors.

Now while there is no question the men’s and women’s Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championships at the Ford Center in Evansville, IN, will headline this week’s action – and rightfully so – with possible bids to the NCAA tournament on the line, but there will be plenty more action for Govs fans to watch.

Austin Peay State University Men and Women Basketball teams begin OVC Tournament play this week. (APSU Sports Information)

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Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball travels to Auburn, Sunday

February 29, 2020 |

Tennessee (19-9 | 9-6 SEC) at Auburn (10-16 | 4-11 SEC)

Sunday, March 1st, 21020 | 2:05pm CT (3:05pm ET)
Auburn, AL | Auburn Arena | TV: SEC Network

Auburn, AL – The Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team (19-9, 9-6 SEC) closes out the regular season on the road, taking on the Auburn Tigers (10-16, 4-11 SEC) in their Senior Day game on Sunday afternoon at Auburn Arena. Tip-off is slated for 2:05pm CT (3:05pm ET).

This will mark the first meeting of 2019-20 between the Lady Vols and AU, who stand tied for fifth and in 12th, respectively, in the SEC standings entering the final game of the regular season.

The Big Orange women have bounced back from the roughest part of their schedule to emerge victorious in their last two games and equal last season’s final victory total.

Tennessee Women’s Basketball looks to finish the regular season on a high note when the Lady Vols take on Auburn at Auburn Arena, Sunday. (UT Athletics)

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APSU Women’s Tennis picked to repeat as OVC Champions

January 16, 2020 |

Clarksville, TN – Following an undefeated regular season and an Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) women’s tennis team was picked to defend their title by the league’s coaches.

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Austin Peay State University Softball releases 2020 Schedule

January 1, 2020 |

Clarksville, TN – The 2020 Austin Peay State University (APSU) softball schedule is highlighted by a slate of 54 games, including matchups versus eight teams that saw postseason action in either the NCAA Tournament or National Invitational Softball Championship, as well as 21 home games at Cathi Maynard Park-Cheryl Holt Field.

Austin Peay State University Softball will play 21 home games at Cathi Maynard Park-Cheryl Holt Field in 2020. (APSU Sports Information)

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Instant Peay Play: Two OVC Titles bookend great year in APSU Sports

December 30, 2019 |

Clarksville, TN – As the final days of the 2019 calendar countdown we can look back on a terrific athletic year for Austin Peay State University (APSU), which in the end saw a pair of Ohio Valley Conference Titles come to the Governors.

The year started off with both the APSU men’s and women’s basketball teams making the OVC Tournament after posting .500-or-better seasons, including the men’s team recording their first 20-plus win season since the 2010-11 school year and winning an in-season tournament title – the St. Pete Shootout in December.

Austin Peay State University Women’s Tennis and Football team won OVC Championships in 2019. (APSU Sports Information)

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APSU to induct Derek Wright into 2020 Austin Peay State University Athletics Hall of Fame

December 21, 2019 |

Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) alumni Derek Wright had just completed the finest game statistically in his basketball career. The senior guard scored 43 points in a 121-116 triple-overtime loss to Southeast Missouri, January 29th, 2008. It was the first time a Gov broke the 40-point barrier in nearly 11 seasons.

Of course, Wright was summoned after the game to talk to the media. Leaf-Chronicle reporter James Horne had a stat sheet in hand to show Wright that he not only scored 43 points but knocked down a career-best five three-pointers while collecting seven steals.

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Austin Peay State University Women’s Basketball travels to Kentucky Wildcats, Sunday

November 30, 2019 |

Austin Peay (5-1) at Kentucky (6-0)

Sunday, December 1st, 2019 | 3:00pm CT
Lexington, KY | Memorial Coliseum | TV: SEC Network

Clarksville, TN – For the first time this season Austin Peay State University (APSU) women’s basketball will play a nationally televised game on the SEC Network when they take on the Kentucky Wildcats at 3:00pm, Sunday, in Memorial Coliseum.

Austin Peay State University Women’s Basketball looks to tame the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Sunday. (APSU Sports Information)

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Tennessee Vols Basketball hosts Murray State

November 10, 2019 |

Tennessee (1-0 | 0-0 SEC) vs. Murray State (1-0 | 0-0 OVC)

Monday, November 12th, 2019 | 8:05pm CT
Knoxville, TN | Thompson-Boling Arena | TV: SEC Network

Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Vols men’s basketball returns to the hardwood for the second game of its two game homestand when it takes on Murray State at Thompson-Boling Arena on Tuesday night. Tipoff is set for 8:00pm CT on SEC Network.

Tuesday’s game will be available on SEC Network and online through WatchESPN. Visit espn.com/watch or download the ESPN app to view the game on a computer or mobile device. Kevin Fitzgerald (play-by-play) and Dane Bradshaw (color) will have the call.

Tennessee Men’s Basketball plays Murray State at Thompson-Boling Arena, Monday. (UT Athletics)

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