CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Looking to move up in the Ohio Valley Conference standings with the OVC Tournament just over two weeks away, the Austin Peay men's basketball team hosts Tennessee State in a pivotal conference showdown, Saturday, Feb. 12 inside the Winfield Dunn Center.  

Saturday, Feb. 12 • 4:00 p.m. • Clarksville, Tenn. • Winfield Dunn Center
Austin Peay Governors (8-14, 4-8 OVC) vs. Tennessee State Tigers (10-15, 5-8 OVC)

Series Record vs. Tennessee State: APSU leads 50-32
Last Meeting: Jan. 22, 2022 • Nashville, Tenn. • Austin Peay 61, Tennessee State 65

BROADCAST INFORMATION
Radio: Govs Sports Network (Brian Rives – PBP, Ethan Schmidt – Color)
Stations: 104.1 FM / 540 AM
WATCH LIVE: ESPN+ (Bob Belvin – PBP, Barry Gresham – Color)

SCOUTING THE GOVS
Austin Peay enters Saturday's contest with an overall record of 8-14 and 4-8 in Ohio Valley Conference play. The Govs are coming off a 74-66 victory over Southeast Missouri Thursday, marking the first time the Govs have scored over 70 points since Jan. 20 at UT Martin. APSU has three averaging in double figures led by Elijah Hutchins-Everett at 13.0 points per contest.

TIGER KINGS
The Govs have won three straight over Tennessee State inside the Winfield Dunn Center and hold a 31-8 record all-time at home. APSU has won by an average of 18.3 points during the three-game home win streak.

MAN DOESN'T MISS
Freshman Elijah Hutchins-Everett ranks fourth in the OVC with a .541 field goal percentage. The Orange, N.J., native has shot over 50 percent in six of the last seven contests.

STONE-CARRWELL RETURNING TO FORM
After missing five games, redshirt freshman Caleb Stone-Carrawell looks to be returning to form, shooting 52.9 percent from the field and average 7.7 points the past three games. Stone-Carrawell ranks second on the Govs in scoring at 11.4 points per game.

WHAT CAN DREW DO FOR YOU?
Freshman Drew Calderon has attempted 111 field goals, 83 of which have come from behind the three-point line. Of Calderon's 39 made field goals this season, 29 have been three-pointers.

DJ OFF THE BENCH
Junior DJ Peavy off the bench in the last three games is averaging 21.3 minutes per game while shooting 43.8 percent from the field. Peavy is also averaging 7.0 points per game during the three-game stretch.

GOVS GET 70
Thursday's win over SEMO marked the first time the Govs have scored over 70 points since Jan. 20 at UT Martin. This season the Govs are 5-2 when scoring 70 or more and since the 2010-11 season have a record of 150-81.

EVANSVILLE IN SIGHT
With six games remaining in the regular season, Austin Peay looks to make a push up the standings before play begins in the OVC Tournament, March 2-5. If the tournament started today, the Govs would be the No.6 seed. Tickets for the 2022 OVC Basketball Championships presented by TicketSmarter are on sale now and can be purchased at HERE.

UP NEXT
Following Saturday's contest the Govs close out their season-long three-game homestand on Monday, Feb. 14 against Eastern Illinois. Austin Peay then shifts its focus to an ESPNU showdown, Thursday, Feb. 17 against rival Murray State.  

GET YOUR TICKETS!
Purchase single-game tickets or the all-new Family Four Pack presented by The City Forum. Receive four tickets to both a men's and women's basketball game along with four attraction passes at The City Forum. Packages start at just $22 and can be purchased by visiting letsgopeay.com/buytickets using the Promo Code: FAM4 or contacting the Govs Ticket Office at 931-221-PEAY (7329).

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