Austin Peay State University Governors sports coverage.

Led by Maggie Knowles, a first-half three-point bombardment staked Austin Peay State University women’s basketball to an 11-point lead at the half, but the Governors were unable to hold on, as a late UT Martin rally knocked off the Govs, 65-61, Saturday in the Elam Center.

Austin Peay (9-2, 0-0 OVC) women’s basketball hosts Southeast Missouri (8-3, 0-0 OVC) to kick off Ohio Valley Conference play Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Dunn Center.

The Governors surged to a 77-72 win over Illinois State, Sunday, in the Dunn Center.

APSU’s Tahanee Bennell earns Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week honors for her stellar play in the FIU Holiday Hoops Showdown.

In his first season as head coach, Hudspeth led the Govs to their first OVC title since 1977.

Austin Peay football racks up recruits during the opening day of the early signing period.

Austin Peay women’s basketball travels to Miami to compete in the Florida International Holiday Hoops Showdown, Dec. 19-20.

The Governors historic run in the FCS Playoffs led five senior football players to miss their graduation ceremony.