CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University's softball team will host Belmont for a doubleheader Sunday, 1 p.m., at Cathi Maynard Park-Cheryl Holt Field, be begin their seven game homestand to end their fall schedule.
The doubleheader will be just the Govs second action of the fall having played a 10-inning contest at Tennessee Martin, back on September 24, and seeing a late-inning rally fall one run short in a 7-6 loss, while for the Bruins, this will be their only road contests of the fall having already hosted Tennessee State, Trevecca and Volunteer State.
The home games will be the first for the Govs 17 returning letter-winners this fall, including ASUN Conference Third-Team selection Kylie Campbell (junior, 1B, Ninety Six, North Carolina), as well as five incoming freshmen to give the Govs a 22-person roster.
Austin Peay kicks off its 39th regular season on February 9, 2024, at the Alabama State Stinger Classic, in Montgomery, Alabama.
Between the Lines
- The Govs and Belmont split a pair of games last season, with the Bruins taking the first meeting, 2-0, and the Govs the second, 5-4.
- Austin Peay is 32-26-2 all-time versus the Bruins in regular-season contests.
- Senior Morgan Zuege had three hits in the Tennessee Martin game.
- Freshman Brie Howard hit a home run versus Tennessee Martin in the Govs fall opener.
Up Next
Austin Peay continue their fall homestand Wednesday, 4 p.m., with a 10-inning contest versus Volunteer State.
Tickets
Admission to all home fall games are free of charge.
Govs Online
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