CLARKSVILLE, Tn. – Mikayla Powell led Austin Peay State University's volleyball with 13 kills; however, the Governors fell to Lipscomb (25-19, 13-25, 19-25, 17-25), Wednesday, in the Winfield Dunn Center.

The Governors took control of the first set beginning with a 5-2 run. Using the Bisons' five service errors to their advantage, the Govs were able to maintain the lead until Lipscomb scored five-straight, giving the Bisons their first lead of the set and forcing an Austin Peay timeout. After the timeout, Lipscomb had two service aces in a row, giving them a 19-16 lead. Kills by Anna Rita and Mikayla Powell allowed the Governors to respond by going on a 7-0 run to take the first set. 

The second set was back-and-forth until Lipscomb went on a 6-2 run, forcing an Austin Peay timeout. Following the stoppage, Lipscomb went on to extend its lead to as many as 11 points and won the frame 25-13. The third set began with a 7-2 Lipscomb run, forcing another APSU timeout. Austin Peay went on an 9-5 run to tie the set 12-12. Following the stalemate at 12-12, Lipscomb regained the advantage, leading 18-14 later in the frame. The Governors were unable to comeback from the deficit, dropping the third set 25-19. 

The Bisons' took an early 12-4 lead in the final frame, which they lead wire-to-wire. The Governors trimmed their deficit to four at 18-14, but Lipscomb clinched the match with a 25-17 victory. 

Kelsey Mead led the Govs with 30 assists and Mikayla Powell led the team in kills for the 12th match this season. 

The Governors remain home as they face Jacksonville for a 6 p.m., Saturday match in the Winfield Dunn Center.