DELAND, Fla. – Austin Peay State University's softball team saw its season come to an end on Day 3 of the ASUN Conference Championship, Thursday at Patricia Wilson Field, as the Governors fell to No. 24 nationally-ranked Central Arkansas, 10-1.

Austin Peay (27-24) got on the board first, pushing across a run in the top of the second inning, with Macee Roberts opening the inning with a double into the gap in right-center field, and two outs later score on a single by Mea Clark, just inside the line in right.

The Bears (40-10) would get their bats going in the bottom of the third, with the Bears scoring eight runs on seven hits, before closing out the game's scoring with two more runs in the bottom of the fourth for the 10-1 final margin.

Despite the final score, the Govs did put up a fight, as they recorded seven hits versus Central Arkansas's starter Kayla Beaver, who is one of the final 25 finalist for National Player of the Year.

Inside the Boxscore

• Macee Roberts ends the season with a team-best 10-game hit streak.
• Riley Suits drew the only walk for the Govs in a pinch-hitting role.
• Mea Clark led the Govs with two hits.
• The game versus Central Arkansas was the Govs fourth this season versus a nationally ranked team (Auburn 2, Tennessee).

Up Next

Austin Peay will return in the fall of 2023, with a slate of games, while the 2024 regular season begins in February 2024.

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.