CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (ESPN CLARKSVILLE) Austin Peay State University women’s basketball team put up a strong defensive performance in Wednesday’s home contest in the Dunn Center, leading to a 62-55 victory over Arkansas State.
The Governors (2-1) shined in the defensive stat categories, totaling 10 blocks and four steals while also forcing 13 turnovers and holding the Red Wolves (0-2) to 29 percent from the field. Austin Peay never led by more than four until the 8:07 mark of the fourth period as the Govs went on to outscore ASU 20-12 in the final stanza.
On a balanced scoring night, nine different Governors recorded points, led by junior Bri Williams and redshirt sophomore Falon Baker who had 11 points apiece.
Austin Peay completes its four-game homestand when it takes on Trevecca, 2 p.m., Saturday, in the Dunn Center.