CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University women's tennis team begins its 2024 fall season as it hosts the APSU Fall Tournament, Sept. 13-15, at the Michael O. Buchanon Park Indoor Tennis Facility and the Governors Tennis Courts. 

Friday's matches will be played in Bowling Green, Kentucky, due to inclement weather. Due to the expected weather in the area during the weekend, Saturday's match location will be determined, Friday evening.

The Govs are hosting Western Kentucky, Murray State, Cumberland, and Alabama A&M in the three-day event.

Austin Peay takes on Western Kentucky and Alabama A&M Friday at noon and 6 p.m., respectively, in Bowling Green. 

Saturday, the Govs take on Cumberland at 9:30 a.m. and Murray State at 2:30 p.m. The Govs will play Cumberland and Murray State starting at 3 p.m. if the matches are moved. 

The Govs take on Alabama A&M on Sunday at 9:30 at the Governors Tennis Courts. 

Austin Peay returns seven of its eight members from last year's roster. The Governors added freshmen in Elena Thiel and Alice Bolton. 

The Governors made it to the 2024 Atlantic Sun Conference Championship Semifinals in April, falling 4-1 to Stetson. 

Up next, the Govs head Conway, Arkansas for the UCA Fall Tournament, Sept. 27-28. The Govs also have the potential to get into the International Tennis Association Women's All-American Tournament, Sept. 27-29, in Cary, North Carolina.