CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University women's basketball team hosts a breast cancer awareness game in a 6 p.m., Thursday game against Atlantic Sun Conference opponent Central Arkansas on Gary Mathews Court at F&M Bank Arena.
Fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of those impacted by breast cancer. There will be a recognition of survivors prior to tip-off, as well as recognition of the late coach Nikki McCray-Penson throughout the game.
Austin Peay (13-13, 6-6 ASUN) is coming off a 73-60 win at Lipscomb, Saturday. Cur'Tiera Haywood led the Govs with 17 points and Shamarre Hale led with 10 rebounds. La'Nya Foster had 15 points and went 3-for-4 from beyond the arc. Anala Nelson had 11 points and nine assists.
Foster's performance against earned the freshman her third Freshman of the Week honors. Haywood was named Newcomer of the Week by the ASUN for her performance.
Central Arkansas (18-8, 10-3 ASUN) won their last game in an 83-49 decision to Eastern Kentucky on Saturday. Randrea Wright led with 16 points, and Bree Stephens grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.
This will be the seventh meeting of the Governors and the Sugar Bears, with the series being tied at 3-3. The last meeting of the teams was Jan. 13 when Central Arkansas defeated Austin Peay 56-55 in Conway.
Broadcast Information
Radio: WAPX 91.9 FM (Carter Mansfield)
All Austin Peay women's basketball games are aired on WAPX 91.9 FM. Pregame begins 15 minutes before tip and can be heard online at LetsGoPeay.com
TV: ESPN+ (Alex Gould, PxP; Ethan Schmidt, Analyst)
From The Jump
- Head Coach Brittany Young's 50 wins are the most by a head coach in their first three seasons.
- The Govs are first in the ASUN with 4.0 blocks per game and a 44.2 field-goal percentage.
- Shamarre Hale is third in the conference with 30 blocks and 1.20 blocks per game
- Hale is ranked fifth 7.1 rebounds per game.
- Anala Nelson has started in 55 consecutive games and started every game she has played in college.
- Nelson ranks third in the conference with 103 assists and 4.0 assists per game.
- Graduate transfer Cur'Tiera Haywood leads the Govs with 33 three-pointers.
- A win by the Govs would clinch a spot in the ASUN Tournament.
The Sugar Bears Scouting Report
Their Head Coach: Tony Kemper is in his first season at Central Arkansas after coaching at Marshall for six seasons. Her is 18-8 in his time and Conway and 97-98 over the span of his career.
2023-24 Record: 18-8, 10-3 ASUN
2022-23 Record: 8-18, 3-13 ASUN
Last Season Result: Lost to North Alabama, 75-42, in their final game of the season.
Notable Returner: Randrea Wright is in her junior season with the Sugar Bears after averaging 10.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Wright averages 10.9 points and 2.6 rebounds per game with a season high 17 points coming against Lipscomb, Jan. 17.
Notable Newcomer: Leah Mafua is a junior transfer from Dodge City Community College. She averages 9.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Her season high of 19 points came at Denver, Nov. 24.
Up Next
The Governors are back home for a 2 p.m., Feb. 24 game against North Alabama.
