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Karley Livingston, APSU Athletics

Women's Basketball Camille Blaylock, Athletics Communications Assistant

Govs Travel for First Matchup Against West Georgia

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University women's basketball team heads to Carrollton, Georgia, for the first time as they take on the newest member of the Atlantic Sun Conference, West Georgia, in a 7 p.m., Wednesday matchup at the Coliseum.

Austin Peay (10-13, 5-7 ASUN) enters Wednesday's contest after a 65-59 loss to Lipscomb at F&M Bank Arena on Feb. 8. Sa'Mya Wyatt had 18 points in the loss as La'Nya Foster had seven rebounds, and Anala Nelson had seven assists. 

Wyatt earned ASUN Freshman of the Week honors for the fifth time, marking her ninth ASUN award. She leads the ASUN with her 58.5 field-goal percentage. 

West Georgia (9-14, 3-9 ASUN) most recently defeated Queens, 56-49, on Feb.8. Destiny Jones led with 12 points and nine rebounds. 

This is the first meeting of the Governors and the Wolves as West Georgia joined the ASUN conference in the 2024-25 season. 

Broadcast Information      

Radio: WAPX 91.9 FM (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+

From The Jump       

  • Sa'Mya Wyatt is second in the ASUN with her 58.5  field goal percentage. Her 134 made field-goals rank second. 
  • La'Nya Foster is second in the ASUN with 32 blocks and third with 1.39 blocks per game. 
  • Foster's 38.5 field goal percentage and 7.0 rebounds per game rank eighth.  
  • Foster leads the Govs in rebounds (7.0), assists (2.4), blocks (1.4), and steals (1.6). 
  • Wyatt's 13.3 points per game and 58.5 field-goal percentage pace the Govs.
  • Briana Rivera leads with 22 three-pointers. 
  • Anovia Sheals' 72.6 free-throw percentage leads the Govs. 
  • This is head coach Brittany Young's first matchup against the Wolves. 

The West Georgia Scouting report  

Their Head Coach: Joanna Reitz is in her third season at the helm of West Georgia women's basketball and is 38-43 in her time in Carrollton. 

2024-25 Record: 9-14, 3-9 ASUN

2023-24 Record: 16-13, 11-4 Gulf Coast South

Last Season Result: Fell 54-52 to No. 1 Valdosta State in the first round of the GCS Tournament. 

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.      

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Players Mentioned

Anala Nelson

#3 Anala Nelson

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5' 7"
Sophomore
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#10 La'Nya Foster

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5' 9"
Freshman
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#20 Sa'Mya Wyatt

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5' 11"
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Players Mentioned

Anala Nelson

#3 Anala Nelson

5' 7"
Sophomore
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#10 La'Nya Foster

5' 9"
Freshman
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Sa

#20 Sa'Mya Wyatt

5' 11"
Freshman
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