CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off a thrilling overtime victory, Thursday, Austin Peay State University's basketball team hosts Central Arkansas in a 4:15 p.m., Saturday contest on Gary Mathews Court at F&M Bank Arena.

Friday's game also is College of Business Night, with the COB handing out free crew neck sweatshirts during the game. 

Junior Isaac Haney scored a career-high 24 points in the Governors 83-80 overtime win against North Alabama, Thursday, while DeMarcus Sharp scored five of his 20 points in the overtime period to help the Governors secure their ninth win of the season and second in Atlantic Sun Conference play.

DeMarcus Sharp enters the Govs' 20th game of the season top 50 in eight statistical categories nationally, including his top five marks in field goals made (145, second) and attempted (332). Sharp currently is on his second streak of three consecutive games scoring 20 points, and has accomplished the feat nine times thus far.

Central Arkansas (7-13, 3-1 ASUN) enters the weekend affair after earning a 96-86 victory at Lipscomb, Thursday, in which the Bears scored a program-record 19 three-pointers.

The Fastbreak

• Austin Peay hosts Central Arkansas in a 4:15 p.m., Saturday contest on Gary Mathews Court at F&M Bank Arena. The game will follow the women's basketball team's 2 p.m. contest against Lipscomb.
• Austin Peay is 9-10 on the season and 2-2 in ASUN play after defeating North Alabama 83-80, Saturday, in overtime.
• Isaac Haney scored a career-high 24 points against the Lions.
• Central Arkansas is 7-13 and 3-1 in ASUN play. The Bears knocked down a program-record 19 three-pointers in a 96-86 victory at Lipscomb, Thursday.
• The Bears' barrage was highlighted by six triples by Tucker Anderson whose 53 three-pointers this season ranks 27th nationally and fourth in the ASUN.

What A Win Would Mean

Govs improve to 10-10 on the season and 3-2 in ASUN play… Govs improve to 2-1 all-time against the Bears and 2-0 against them at home… Govs extend home winning streak to five – the longest winning streak at F&M Bank Arena … Head coach Corey Gipson improves to 2-0 all-time against the Bears, after having defeated them 74-66 last season while the head coach at Northwestern State.

Last Time Against Central Arkansas

Last time… Four Govs scored in double figures, but Austin Peay dropped a 76-69 decision to Central Arkansas, Feb. 11, 2023 in ASUN play, dropping them to 8-19 on the season and 2-12 in league action.

Last win… The Govs shot 55.2 and 45.0 percent from the floor and three-point range to defeat Central Arkansas, 86-62, Jan. 7, 2023 in the Winfield Dunn Center.