CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - After a month on the road, Austin Peay State University's volleyball team returns home for Atlantic Sun Conference play with a 6 p.m. Friday match against Eastern Kentucky and a 7 p.m. Saturday match against Bellarmine in the Winfield Dunn Center.
Austin Peay (2-12, 0-2 ASUN) began its conference season with losses at North Alabama and Central Arkansas.
Lauren Wallace led the Govs against the Lions with a .353 hitting percentage with six kills on 17 attempts. Brooklynn Merrell had 27 assists in two matches, averaging 4.5 per set.
The Governors rank second in the ASUN with 102 service aces and are third with 1.92 aces per set. Individually, Reagan Anderson is second in the conference with 4.06 digs per set and third with 215 total digs.
The Governors remain home after their matches against the Colonels and the Knights, hosting Jacksonville on Oct. 10 and North Florida on Oct. 11, respectively, in the Winfield Dunn Center.
MATCH POINTS
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This will be the 76th all-time meeting between the Governors and the Colonels, with EKU leading the series 45-30. The last matchup was a 3-2 Colonel win, Nov. 1, 2024, in the Winfield Dunn Center.
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This marks the ninth meeting of the Governors and the Knights, with Bellarmine leading the series 5-3. The last matchup was a 3-2 Governor win, Nov. 2, 2024, in the Winfield Dunn Center.
SCOUTING REPORT
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The Colonels are 9-5 on the season and 1-1 in ASUN play.
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EKU most recently fell 3-2 to Florida Gulf Coast on Sept. 28 in Richmond, Ky.
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The Colonels' last win was a 3-1 victory against Bellarmine in Louisville, Ky.
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Bellarmine is 6-8 on the season and 0-2 in the conference.
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The Knights most recently fell 1-3 to Stetson on Sept. 28 in Louisville, Ky.
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The Knights' last win was a 3-0 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 20.
For news and updates on coach Amstutz's inaugural season, follow the volleyball team on X and Instagram (@GovsVolleyball) or check back in at LetsGoPeay.com.
