CLARKSVILLE – Austin Peay State University's men's tennis team looks to pick up its first win of the 2026 season against Belmont  in a 5:30 p.m. Friday match at the Belmont Tennis Complex in Nashville. 

In the fall season, the Governors earned 11 wins in the Brian Coons Fall Tournament, eights wins against Oakland City, one win in the ITA Ohio Valley Regionals, four wins in the Conference Invitational Championship, and two wins at the UTC Steve Baras Invite. 

Belmont fell to Portland, 7-0 in their season opener dropped a 6-1 decision at Washington, Jan. 17.

The Govs have five wins against the Bruins since 2012, including three-straight wins from 2011-2013. 

Up Next 

Austin Peay returns to Nashville to face Lipscomb, Jan. 31 at the Ensworth Tennis Center. Following their match with the Bison, the Govs face Oakland City Feb. 6, in Evansville, Indiana. 

Scouting the Bruins 

2025 Record: 13-11 (4-0 Horizon League) 

Belmont advanced  to the NCAA Championship, but fell to Auburn, 4-0, in the opening round of the tournament. 

2024 Record: 11-10 (5-0 Horizon League) 

All-Time Series (since 2002): 11-5, Belmont 

Last Meeting: The Bruins defeated the Governors 7-0, Jan. 25, 2025. 

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