CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University's softball team will host Big 12 Conference member Kansas, 5 p.m., Thursday, at Cathi Maynard Park-Cheryl Holt Field as it begins a busy weekend, with the Governors Classic running through the weekend following the Kansas contest.
The Govs (5-6) contest versus the Jayhawks (9-5-1) will also be their 2024 home opener and the first of 13 straight home contests for Austin Peay.
After the first 11 games of the season, the Govs are ed offensively by Kylie Campbell's .424 batting average, which includes two doubles and two triples, and seven RBI. She is followed by Gabi Apiag (.417, 3 2B, 3 RBI).
In the circle, Jordan Benefiel (3-3, 3.87 ERA, 32 K's) leads the Govs pitching staff, while Ashley Martin (1-1), Samantha Miener (1-2) have also picked up wins for Ausstin Peay this spring.
For Kansas, Presley Limbaugh leads the Jayhawks offense, batting .413 and a team-best 14 RBI.
In the circle, Katie Brooks has been perfect for Kansas, entering the contest with a 5-0 record, which includes a 1.89 ERA and 36 K's.
Following Thursday's game versus Kansas, Austin Peay will be joined by Indiana State (8-6), IUPUI (2-12), Ohio (10-5) and Saint Louis (6-4) in the tournament field for the Governors Classic.
The classic will run for three days (Friday-Sunday) with total 12 games scheduled, including five for the host Govs.
Governors Classic Schedule
Friday
10:30 a.m.      Indiana State vs. IUPUI
1 p.m.             Indiana State vs. Saint Louis
3:30 p.m.        Ohio vs. IUPUI
6 p.m.             Saint Louis vs. Austin Peay
Saturday
10 a.m.           Ohio vs. Indiana State
12:30 p.m.      Saint Louis vs. Ohio
3 p.m.             Indiana State vs. Austin Peay
5:30 p.m.       IUPUI vs Austin Peay
Sunday
10 a.m.           Ohio vs. Indiana State
12:30 p.m.      IUPUI vs. Saint Louis
3 p.m.             IUPUI vs. Austin Peay
5:30 p.m.       Saint Louis vs Austin Peay
Between the Lines
- Govs head coach Kassie Stanfill needs two wins to become the program's all-time wins leader (135).
- APSU's game versus Kansas is the first home contest versus a program from a Power 5 Conference since Kentucky on April 6, 2011.
- Austin Peay needs one win to record its 200th all-time victory at Cathi Maynard Park-Cheryl Holt Field.
- Junior first baseman Kylie Campbell is batting .519 (14-27) over her last nine games.
TICKETS
Single-game tickets are available now on Ticketmaster.com. Fans can also purchase season tickets by contacting the APSU Ticket Office through an online form. For more information, please call the ticket office at 931-221-PEAY (7329).
UP NEXT
Austin Peay will play its first midweek contest of the year, 4 p.m., next Wednesday, as they host fellow ASUN Conference member Lipscomb in a non-conference contest.
GOVS ONLINE
For up-to-date news and information on Austin Peay softball, go to LetsGoPeay.com or follow along on X (formally Twitter) and Instagram (@GovsSB), or on Facebook. Live stats will be available during all home games at PeayStats.com. In addition, selected Austin Peay home games will be broadcast on ESPN+ this season, visit the softball schedule at LetsGoPeay.com for a complete broadcast schedule.
