CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University women's basketball team continues home Atlantic Sun Conference play with a 6 p.m. Thursday game against North Alabama on Gary Mathews Court at F&M Bank Arena.
Austin Peay (9-8, 4-2 ASUN) enters Thursday's contest following a 65-61 loss to Jacksonville on Jan. 18. Sa'Mya Wyatt and La'Nya Foster had 17 points each. Foster also had seven rebounds and three steals.
North Alabama (9-8, 4-2 ASUN) is coming off a 65-54 win against North Florida on Jan. 18. Three Lions saw double-figure scoring, highlighted by India Howard's 10-point, 11 rebound double-double.
This will be the ninth meeting of the Governors and Lions, with the all-time series tied at 4-4. The Governors took a 75-57 win in Florence in the last matchup. Anovia Sheals had 19 points and nine rebounds, with Abby Cater, Briana Rivera, and Wyatt also seeing double-figure scoring.
Next, the Govs host Central Arkansas for a 2 p.m. Saturday game at F&M Bank Arena.
Broadcast Information
Radio: WAPX 91.9 FM (Knox Rives, Dillon Walton)
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+ (Ethan Schmidt, Barry Gresham)
From The Jump
- La'Nya Foster is second in the ASUN with 27 blocks, 1.59 blocks per game, and 2.0 steals per game. Her 7.1 rebounds per game rank eighth.
- Foster leads the Govs in rebounds (7.1), assists (2.6), blocks (1.6), and steals (2.0).
- Sa'Mya Wyatt is second in the conference with a 58.7 field-goal percentage.
- Wyatt's 13.5 points per game and 58.7 field-goal percentage pace the Govs.
- Briana Rivera leads with 18 three-pointers.
- Anovia Sheals' 74.1 free-throw percentage leads the Govs.
- Head coach Brittany Young is 3-2 against the Lions.
The Lions Scouting report
Their Head Coach: Candi Whitaker is in her first season at the helm of Lion women's basketball and is 9-8 in her time in Florence. She is 247-246 in her 17-season career.
2024-25 Record: 8-9, 4-2 ASUN
2023-24 Record: 12-18, 8-8 ASUN
Last Season Result: Fell to Central Arkansas, 69-52, in the ASUN Quarterfinals, March 9.
Notable Returner: Alyssa Clutter averages 8.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in her third season with the Lions.
Notable Newcomer: Charity Gallegos is in her first season with the Lions, averaging 13.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. The Cal State San Marcos transfer had a career-high 32 points at Bellarmine on Jan. 2.
Follow The Govs On Social
For news and updates throughout the Governors' season, follow the women's basketball team on X and Instagram (@GovsWBB) or check back at LetsGoPeay.com.
