CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University women's basketball team looks to pick up its first Atlantic Sun Conference win of the season as it faces North Florida in a 2 p.m., Saturday game on Gary Mathews Court at F&M Bank Arena.
Austin Peay (5-7, 0-1 ASUN) tipped off the conference season against Eastern Kentucky, Thursday, Sa'Mya Wyatt had her second 20 point performance of the year, but the Govs fell 72-58 to the Colonels.
North Florida (4-10, 0-1 ASUN) dropped a 76-53 decision to Lipscomb, Thursday, in Nashville. Jazmine Spencer and Jasmynne Gibson combined for 33 points in the loss and Gibson grabbed 14 rebounds.
This will be the third meeting of the Governors and the Ospreys, as the series is tied 1-1. The last game between the two was a 52-50 UNF win on Feb. 7 in Jacksonville.
Up next, the Govs head out on their first ASUN road trip of the season as they travel to Florence, Alabama, to face North Alabama in a 6 p.m., Jan. 8 game at CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall.
Broadcast Information
Radio: WAPX 91.9 FM (Dillon Walton, Ashley Roberts)
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, Ethan Schmidt)
From The Jump
- La'Nya Foster is second in the ASUN with 21 blocks and 1.75 per game, ranking 59th and 53rd nationally, respectively. Her 7.6 rebounds and 1.92 steals per game rank third in the ASUN.
- Foster leads the Govs in rebounds (7.6), assists (2.3), blocks (1.8), and steals (1.9).
- Sa'Mya Wyatt is second in the conference with a 57.1 field-goal percentage.
- Wyatt's 13.1 points per game and 57.1 field-goal percentage pace the Govs.
- Briana Rivera and Foster lead APSU with 11 three-pointers.
- Head coach Brittany Young is 1-1 against the Ospreys.
The Ospreys Scouting report
Their Head Coach: Erika Lambert is in her second season at the helm of UNF women's basketball and is 13-31.
2024-25 Record: 4-10, 0-1 ASUN
2023-24 Record: 9-21, 3-13 ASUN
Last Season Result: The season ended with a 59-56 loss to Stetson in DeLand, Florida.
Notable Returner: Kaila Rougier returns for her fourth season with the Ospreys, averaging 8.5 points and 3.5 rebounds over her career. On the season, the senior has 9.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.
Notable Newcomer: Jazmine Spencer is in her first year with the Ospreys after transferring from Jacksonville State. She averages 10.6 points per game with a season-high of 24 against Trinity Baptist on Nov. 6.
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.
