CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University head lacrosse coach Melissa Rausch finalized the Governors' inaugural 2026 schedule, featuring nine home games at Morgan Bros. Field.
"We are excited to announce our Inaugural Schedule. Over the past year, we have worked to build a schedule that will have us playing a mix of teams of all levels. We are ready to "Win at Home" and show Montgomery County how exciting lacrosse is."
The Governors' first season begins against Gardner-Webb (Feb. 7) in Clarksville. Following the season opener, the Governors hit the road for games against Big South Conference opponents Furman (Feb. 20) and Presbyterian (Feb. 22); the Paladins finished third in the conference last season while the Blue Hose finished seventh. The Govs then return to Clarksville to face Metro Atlantic Conference member Canisius (Feb. 27).
The Governors play nine matches during the month of March, beginning with a contest against Eastern Michigan (March 1) in Clarksville. Austin Peay then heads back on the road to New Jersey, where it faces Fairleigh Dickinson (March 7) in its second-longest road trip of the season, before taking on Central Connecticut State (March 10).
The Governors then return to Clarksville to face Winthrop (March 14) and Iona (March 16).
Atlantic Sun Conference play begins with a pair of games in Clarksville when the Govs take play Delaware (March 19) and the 2025 ASUN Champion Liberty (March 21) at Morgan Bros. Field. ASUN Conference play continues when the Govs play three-straight road games against Queens (March 26), Coastal Carolina (March 28), and Kennesaw State (April 4).
Austin Peay then returns home for a match against Jacksonville (April 11), the Dolphins went undefeated in conference play during the 2025 season. The Govs hit the road for the final time in the regular season when they travel to Stetson (April 18), before returning to the Volunteer State to play Lindenwood (April 22) in the regular-season finale.
Entry to all home matches at Morgan Bros. Field is free; additionally, all home games will be streamed on ESPN+. Game time can be found online by visiting the 2026 Austin Peay lacrosse schedule.
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