CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University women's basketball team is back home for a 6 p.m. Thursday matchup against Queens on Gary Mathews Court at F&M Bank Arena. 

Austin Peay (10-15, 5-9 ASUN) most recently fell 67-77 at Central Arkansas. Freshmen Sa'Mya Wyatt and Anovia Sheals combined for 43 points in the loss, highlighted by Wyatt's 24-point (11-16 FG) performance. 

Wyatt leads the Atlantic Sun Conference with her 58.3 field goal percentage, ranking 15th in Division I. She is the leading freshman in field-goal percentage in the country. 

Queens (8-17, 2-12 ASUN) took a 72-86 loss at Lipscomb on Feb. 15. Kamara Mills had a 17-point, 10-rebound double double, as Jordyn Weaver had a 15-point, 11 rebound double double. 

This marks the fifth meeting of the Governors and the Royals, with APSU leading the all-time series, 3-1. 

The two team's last meeting was a 43-52 Royals win in Charlotte, N.C., on Feb. 6. Wyatt led the Govs with 11 points as Abby Cater grabbed a team-high nine rebounds. 

Next, the Govs head down I-24 for a matchup against instate ASUN opponent Lipscomb for a 2 p.m. Feb. 22 game at Allen Arena. 

Broadcast Information      

Radio: WAPX 91.9 FM (Ashely Roberts, Knox Rives)

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       

• Sa'Mya Wyatt leads the ASUN with her 58.3 field goal percentage. Her 148 made field-goals rank second. 
• La'Nya Foster is third in the ASUN with 32 blocks and third with 1.28 blocks per game. 
• Foster's 39.6 field goal percentage and 7.0 rebounds per game rank seventh.  
• Foster leads the Govs in rebounds (7.0), assists (2.6), blocks (1.3), and steals (1.6). 
• Wyatt's 13.5 points per game and 58.3 field-goal percentage pace the Govs.
• Briana Rivera leads with 22 three-pointers. 
• Anovia Sheals' 74.6 free-throw percentage leads the Govs. 
• Head coach Brittany Young is 3-1 against the Royals.

The Royals Scouting report  

Their Head Coach: Jen Brown is in her fifth season with the Royals and is 30-98 in her time in Charlotte.

2024-25 Record: 8-17, 2-12 ASUN

2023-24 Record: 7-22, 1-15 ASUN

Last Season Result: Fell 81-50 to Kennesaw State in their season finale, March 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.