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Men's Basketball By Olivia Corbitt

Postgame Notes: Austin Peay vs. IPFW

Postgame Notes: Austin Peay vs. IPFW

  • IPFW defeated Austin Peay, 80-77, in the Governors home-opener, Wednesday.
  • It's the first home-opening loss for the Govs since 2011 (Nov. 26 vs. Middle Tennessee).
  • APSU knotted the score at the 9:44 mark of the second half, but never held a lead from that point on.
  • Sophomore guard Josh Robinson led Austin Peay offensively with a career-high 25 points (6-of-17, 4-of-9 3FG). He also went 9-for-9 at the free throw line.
  • Senior forward Khalil Davis added 23 points (6-of-9), two off his career-best but still good for a season-high.
  • Senior center Chris Horton added 16 points, 10 of which came in the first half, and was one rebound shy of his third consecutive double-double.
  • Robinson, Davis and Horton combined to score 64 of Austin Peay's 77 points.
  • It was the first game this season that the Govs have won opening tip-off.
  • IPFW made eight three-pointers in the first half, six of those coming from Mo Evans and John Konchar.
  • APSU shot six threes in the first half and only made one, courtesy of Robinson.
  • In the first half, APSU controlled the Mastodons down low, totaling 26 points in the paint.
  • APSU was 85 percent at the free throw line in the second half (74 percent for the game).
  • The Governors lost the turnover battle 14-8, and allowed the Mastodons to gain advantage on the offensive glass, 11-7.
  • Konchar led IPFW with 28 points and 10 rebounds. 
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Players Mentioned

Khalil Davis

#11 Khalil Davis

G
6' 5"
Senior
Chris Horton

#5 Chris Horton

C/F
6' 8"
Senior
Josh Robinson

#4 Josh Robinson

G
6' 2"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Khalil Davis

#11 Khalil Davis

6' 5"
Senior
G
Chris Horton

#5 Chris Horton

6' 8"
Senior
C/F
Josh Robinson

#4 Josh Robinson

6' 2"
Sophomore
G