HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – In the first event of the spring season, the Austin Peay men's golf team fell to rival Murray State 5-4 at the Battle of the Border Match Play Saturday. 

Hosted by the Hopkinsville Country Club, the Govs earned four match-play victories over the Racers. Reece Brit started the day with a one-up victory over Murray State's Tyler Abernathy. Brit earned the victory on the 19^th hole to give APSU an early 1-0 lead.

Morgan Robinson followed up with a 4&3 victory over John Buchanan to propel the Govs to a 2-0 lead with seven matches left to play. The Racers won the next four matches to gain a 4-2 advantage prior to Micah Knisley winning 5&3 over Trey Lewis to trim the Murray State lead down to one.

The Racers secured the match victory in the next pairing as Kamaren Cunningham defeated Jordan Rodriguez in a close match 3&2. Rounding out the day, the Govs picked up their fourth and final match-play victory with Chase Korte claiming a 2&1 victory over Murray State's Connor Coombs.

Saturday's match play was the first of five events for Austin Peay during the spring season. The Govs now set their sights towards St. Simon Island, Ga., for the Sea Palms Collegiate, March 4-5.

RESULTS vs. Murray State
Reece Brit defeated Tyler Abernathy (1UP)
Morgan Robinson defeated John Buchanan (4&3)
Tyler Powell defeated Garrett Whitfield (1UP)
Carson Holmes defeated Jay Fox (2&1)
Walker Beck defeated Logan Spurrier (2&1)
Quinn Eaton defeated Adam Van Raden (2&1)
Micah Knisley defeated Trey Lewis (5&3)
Kamaren Cunningham defeated Jordan Rodriguez (3&2)
Chase Korte defeated Connor Coombs (2&1)

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