CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The new era of Austin Peay State University volleyball begins with the Stacheville Challenge, Aug. 29-30, in the Winfield Dunn Center.
Led by first year head coach Evan Amstutz, Austin Peay faces Murray State and Xavier at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively on Aug. 29 followed by a 2 p.m. match against Tennessee Tech, Saturday.
The Governors took a 4-1 win in their exhibition against Tusculum on Aug. 24.
This will be the eighth home tournament in Austin Peay's history, the first being in 1980 and the most recent in 2023. The Governors are 22-5 all time in home tournament matches.
Following the Stacheville Challenge, the Governors head to St. Louis, Missouri for the Billiken Invitational, Sept. 5-6, where they will face host St. Louis, Western Illinois, and Murray State.
MATCH POINTS
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The 2025 Stacheville Challenge will be the eighth home tournament hosted by the Red & White, with the most recent being in 2023.
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Evan Amstutz prepares for his first match as the head coach of a women's volleyball team. His experience as a head coach was of the inaugural men's program at his alma mater Wittenberg from 2015-16.
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Amstutz's inaugural roster includes one returner, six freshmen, and nine transfers.
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Of the nine transfers, eight bring division I experience.
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The newcomers are highlighted by FIU transfer Gianna Tagoa'i, who was a member of the Conference USA All-Freshman team in 2023.
SCOUTING REPORT
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Murray State went 14-14 (9-9 MVC) in the 2024 season. The Racers fell to Valparaiso 1-3 in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Championship, Nov.23.
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Austin Peay is 43-43 all-time against the Racers with the last matchup being a 3-1 Racers win, Nov. 10, 2021, in Murray, Kentucky.
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Xavier went 10-18 (8-10 Big East) in the 2024 season. The Musketeers fell 3-0 to Creighton in their season finale, Nov. 24.
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The Governors are 1-6 against the Musketeers with the last matchup being a 3-1 Xavier win in Cincinnati, Sept. 7, 1996.
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Tennessee Tech went 24-8 in the 2024 season, going 12-6 in OVC play. The Golden Eagles fell 3-2 to Lindenwood in the OVC Tournament Semifinals, Nov. 25.
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APSU is 41-47 all-time against TTU, with the last meeting being a 3-0 Golden Eagles' win, Aug. 20, 2024.
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.
