CLARKSVILLE – Austin Peay State University's volleyball team opens the long-awaited 2020 volleyball season – 161 days after its originally intended start – when it hosts Tennessee Tech in a two-match homestand, Sunday-Monday, at the Dunn Center. The Govs and Golden Eagles will meet at 2 p.m. each day.

This weekend's opening series pits the Governors, picked fifth in the league's preseason poll, against a Tennessee Tech team that was tapped to finish seventh in the same poll. The Golden Eagles won the last meeting between the two teams, more than a year ago, but Austin Peay has won the last eight meetings against Tennessee Tech in the Dunn Center.

Senior outside hitter Brooke Moore, a Preseason All-OVC selection, returns after becoming the eighth Govs player to join the "Double-Grand Club" last season, surpassing both 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs during her career. She enters this season ranked among APSU's Top 20 in both statistics: 13th in kills (1,038) and 20th in digs (1,067).

Watch on ESPN+

Both matches this weekend and 14 of the Govs 16 Ohio Valley Conference outings, including all eight home matches, will be broadcast on ESPN+. Govs volleyball alumnus Ashley Slay Glotta will provide the play-by-play for all the Governors home games this season.

Fan Attendance Polices

For fans wishing to attend Austin Peay volleyball matches, there will be limited general admission seating available, with free admission for all fans wishing to attend. The roster card for this weekend is available by accessing the game notes attached to this article and viewing the final page.

Austin Peay is holding volleyball matches at the Dunn Center in accordance with University, NCAA, and OVC guidelines. Additionally, the following policies are in effect for fans at Austin Peay basketball events:

• Face coverings are required upon entry into the Dunn Center and must be worn at all times – covering both an individual's mouth and nose – while in the facility, except while actively eating or drinking.
• Austin Peay reduced seating capacity to 35 percent, with the following changes:
  • No lower-bowl seating is available;
  • General admission seating is on the second floor with available seats specifically marked and blocked off to ensure social distancing;
  • Fans may not sit in seats marked and blocked off to maintain social distancing.
• Concessions will be available in the front lobby, with limited food and beverage items available.

Austin Peay will strictly maintain social distancing measures in the Dunn Center this season for the safety of fans, players, coaches, and staff. Individuals violating any of the above policies will be required to leave the facility.