CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University's softball team concludes its current seven-game road swing with a three-game ASUN Conference series versus Florida Gulf Coast, this weekend at the FGCU Softball Complex, in Fort Myers, Florida, as the Governors look to win their third straight ASUN series.

The Govs (16-11, 4-2 ASUN) and the Eagles (22-14, 4-2 ASUN) open play, 1 p.m. central on Saturday with a doubleheader, and wrap-up the series, 11 a.m. central on Sunday with a single game.

Heading into the weekend's matchup, the Govs are led offensively by first baseman Kylie Campbell (.329, 4 triples, 12 RBI) and shortstop Gabi Apiag (.315, 1 HR, 16 RBI). 

In the circle, reining ASUN Pitcher of the Week Jordan Benefiel (12-6, 2.20 ERA, 134 K's) has been the workhorse of the Govs pitching staff, having already worked 111.1 innings this spring, while Samantha Miener (2-4, 1 save, 5.35 ERA, 13 K's) and Ashley Martin (2-1, 1 save, 3.32 ERA, 25 K's) have also recorded multiple wins for Austin Peay this spring.   

The Eagles enter the weekend series versus the Govs with just one player batting over .300 this season, Tayli Filla, who enters the matchup with the Govs batting .343, with 8 doubles, 4 home runs and 25 RBI.
In the circle, the Eagles have had seven different pitchers see action, led by Ally Hulme (8-5, 2.75 ERA, 48 K's).

Between the lines

• The Govs are 2-1 all-time versus Florida Gulf Coast, including winning twice in Fort Myers, Florida, last season.
• This trip will mark the first back-to-back season's where the Govs have played in the State of Florida since the 2002 and 2003 seasons.
• Austin Peay is 32-41 in all games played within the borders of the State of Florida.
• Lexi Osowski-Anderson needs three hits to tie Kacy Acree (2016-19) for second place in program history for career hits (218).

Up Next

The Govs return home to Cathi Maynard Park-Cheryl Holt Field next Friday and Saturday, as they host Bellarmine for a three-game ASUN Conference series.

Tickets 

For information, or to buy tickets for home softball games this season, go online at LetsGoPeay.com/BuyTickets or call the Austin Peay Ticket Office at 931-221-PEAY (7329).  

Govs Online 
For up-to-date news and information on Austin Peay softball, go to LetsGoPeay.com or follow along on Twitter and Instagram (@GovsSB), or on Facebook. Live stats will be available during all home games at PeayStats.com. In addition, all Austin Peay home games will be broadcast on ESPN+ this season, visit the softball schedule at LetsGoPeay.com for a complete broadcast schedule.